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Roman Horse-Head Whorl Brooch

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2nd century A.D. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central ring-and-dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, curled ear; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. See Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.26.14, for type. 10.7 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany, late 1990s. Property of an East London gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Roman Horse-Head Whorl Brooch

Name: Roman Horse-Head Whorl Brooch
SKU: 133218772
Price: 180 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £40 - £60

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