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Roman Bronze and Iron Military Horse Bit
Roman Bronze and Iron Military Horse Bit
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2nd-3rd century A.D. Comprising a pair of curved iron bars linked at the centre, loop at each outer end attached to a substantial flat-section ring with lateral lug pierced to accept a strap. Cf. James, S., Excavations at Dura Europos 1928-1937. VII The Arms, Armour and Other Military Equipment, London, 2004, p.66-7. 377 grams, 26 cm (10 1/4 in.).

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

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Roman Bronze and Iron Military Horse Bit

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