Roman Horse Plate Brooch
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch in the form of a horse advancing left, standing on a groundline, detailing to mane and tail; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. See Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1186, for broadly similar. 11.4 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch in the form of a horse advancing left, standing on a groundline, detailing to mane and tail; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. See Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1186, for broadly similar. 11.4 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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