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LOT 0698

Roman Bronze Prancing Horse Brooch

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (17.7 grams, 37 mm).

The horse standing on a groundline with its front leg raised and head turned to right, ribbed tail and mane, simple saddle on the back; hinged pin and remains of catchplate beneath.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

See Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1186, for type.

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LOT 0698

Roman Bronze Prancing Horse Brooch

Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)

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