Late Roman Fitting with Dolphin and Inscriptions

4th-6th century AD. A bronze chariot or harness fitting comprising a ropework loop, square plaque, strap formed as two (one fragmentary) inverted dolphins with scrolls above, socket open to the underside with transverse piercing; obverse inscribed with '??? ???CT? ?? ?', reverse 'C???CAN? ????’, probably with the meaning ‘Simosanes dedicated to the highest god, the only one who exists’; Eastern Empire; mounted on a custom-made stand. 245 grams total, 15.5cm including stand (6"). Property of a North London gentleman; from the collection of a deceased gentleman, Israel, acquired before 1999.
Condition Report: Fine condition.