Roman Military Horse Bit
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3rd-4th century AD. A bronze military snaffle-bit comprising interlocked iron rings each on a facetted bronze shank with polyhedral bulb, round-section ring and two attachment hoops. See James, S. Excavations at Dura Europos 1928-1937. VII The Arms, Armour and Other Military Equipment, London, 2004 for discussion. 315 grams, 24cm (9 3/8"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent.
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Extremely fine condition.
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Roman Military Horse Bit
Estimate £300 - £400
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