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. 16.3 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Very fine condition. [No Reserve] Provenance Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired on the UK art market. Literature See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.26.14 for type.
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. 16.3 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Very fine condition. [No Reserve] Provenance Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired on the UK art market. Literature See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.26.14 for type.
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