Roman Pair of Figural Chariot Fittings

(Bronze and silver, 1.9 kg total, 17 cm.).

Circa 2nd century AD. A pair of cast bronze chariot fittings each formed as a female bust on a hollow octagonal-section tube with sturdy c-shaped loop; the busts each modelled with coiled hair, peplos-style dress with fruit and bands to the neckline; the eyes silvered. [2]

Provenance

Ex Gorny & Mosch A198, lot 252 (with auction ticket).

CONDITION

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LOT 0350

Roman Pair of Figural Chariot Fittings

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,450

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