Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

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Roman- Celtic Horse Head Brooch, Circa 2nd , 3rd Century AD

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Formed as four profile horseheads emanating from a central roundel; each head with a ring-and-dot eye and chevron mouth, and incised borders to the neck; to the reverse, the pin and catch plate. Cf. Petcu, R., Swastika-shaped fibulae with horse-head decorations (Almgren 232) from the Roman period in Dobrudja (Moesia Inferior), in Studia Antiqua et Archaeological 25(1); pp.113-122, fig.4; 17.72grams, 37 mm. Fine condition.Recently acquired from a EU collector, previously on the German Art market prior 2000s. Very fine condition..

Weight: 12.2 g

Weight: 12.2 GR