Iron Age Celtic Chariot Rein Fitting

Early 1st century AD. A large bronze terret fitting from the yoke of a chariot comprising a D-section ring with supporting collar and flanking knop-ended crescents, two broad pierced and carinated lateral flanges for attachment. See discussion in Spratling, M.G., Southern British Decorated Bronzes of the Late Pre-Roman Iron Age, Institute of Archaeology, 1972. 402 grams, 15cm (6"). From the estate of the late Jennifer Simmonds; formerly with Jacobs & Hunt, Petersfield, Hampshire, UK; found in the late 19th century near Viables, Hampshire, UK.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. Rare.