Scythian Ibex Bridle Mount
Later 1st millennium BC. A bronze bridle mount for the outer end of the snaffle-bit, formed as an ibex advancing on a baseline with loops to the neck and rump, fetter to the legs, hole through the chest to accept the end of the bit, stud to the reverse. 68.3 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection; formerly acquired in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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Later 1st millennium BC. A bronze bridle mount for the outer end of the snaffle-bit, formed as an ibex advancing on a baseline with loops to the neck and rump, fetter to the legs, hole through the chest to accept the end of the bit, stud to the reverse. 68.3 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection; formerly acquired in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
