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LOT 256461
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 256461
Roman Bronze Prancing Horse Brooch
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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