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LOT 0744
Roman Bronze Triple-Horse Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (16.79 grams, 34 mm).
Bow brooch formed as a horse with a second horse-head to the tail, third opposing horse head forming the catch, the hind legs extending to a T-shaped bar for the hinged pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Bulbous body with funicular neck and ribbed mouth, applied blue handles and trail decoration on the body. 98.9 grams, 95 mm wide
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