Circa 2nd century A.D.. Formed as a standing horse, the hindlegs forming crossbar, tail forming hinged pin, forelegs forming catchplate; ring-and-dot motifs to shoulders, linear detailing to the mane. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1644. 11.8 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.).
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 85 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 50 GBP |