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LOT 0916

Western Asiatic Gilt Bronze Horse Padlock

CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (20.2 grams, 46 mm).

In the form of a stylised horse, the body and tail with gilded line detailing; hollow, the mechanism not present. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK art market, acquired prior to 1985.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number OA+.1343 and 1872,0816.91, for similar.

Footnotes

Likely Ilkhanid or Timurid dynasty.

CONDITION

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LOT 0916

Western Asiatic Gilt Bronze Horse Padlock

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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