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LOT 0974

Roman Bronze Military 'Yonic' Horse Cheek Piece

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/4 in. (85 grams, 83 mm).

Comprising a substantial ring with incised borders surrounding three radiating hexagonal plates supporting a central pierced triangular panel; each with a raised dome and longitudinal recess; rectangular suspension slot above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Literature

Cf. Appels, A. & Laycock, S., Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, Witham, 2007, p.125, for similar 'vulva' motif on a belt mount AA14.43.

CONDITION

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LOT 0974

Roman Bronze Military 'Yonic' Horse Cheek Piece

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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