Roman Leaded Bronze Chariot Terret Rings (pr)
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine pair of leaded-bronze terret rings used as fittings on horse drawn chariots. The terret secured and guided the driver's reins to the horse's bridle or harness so multiple lines would not tangle or snare. Both are shaped as a thick ring with a protruding rod, square plate, and a second loop for attaching to the harness. A lovely and aged exterior of green patina envelops this set ancient driving tack. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 3.5" L x 1.8" W (8.9 cm x 4.6 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141958
Condition Report: Chips and abrasions to plate surface and stable fissure along inside of ring and exterior abrasions to this area on one ring. The other ring is intact with minor surface nicks. Rich green patina on both.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine pair of leaded-bronze terret rings used as fittings on horse drawn chariots. The terret secured and guided the driver's reins to the horse's bridle or harness so multiple lines would not tangle or snare. Both are shaped as a thick ring with a protruding rod, square plate, and a second loop for attaching to the harness. A lovely and aged exterior of green patina envelops this set ancient driving tack. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 3.5" L x 1.8" W (8.9 cm x 4.6 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141958
Condition Report: Chips and abrasions to plate surface and stable fissure along inside of ring and exterior abrasions to this area on one ring. The other ring is intact with minor surface nicks. Rich green patina on both.
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