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LOT 0700
Roman Military Bronze Chape with Horse Heads
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (16.5 grams, 47 mm).
Composed of two arching horse heads with annular eyes and notched manes, a small length of chain suspended from the lower edge.
ProvenanceEx collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman.
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