Roman Horse-Head Whorl Brooch

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, triangular ear; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.26.14 for type. 16.3 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.