Roman Bronze Rein Guide (Terret) in the form of Medusa

Rome, ca. 100 BCE to 300 CE. This is a bronze decorative terret, a metal loop on a horse harness that is used to guide the reins and prevent them from snagging. The shape of this one is a head of Medu

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze fitting in the form of a horse head with head held down, mouth open, decorative plume between the ears; large ring handle to the back and hollow to the underside. 559 gram

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous cast-bronze chariot fitting with a slender griffin head projecting upwards atop an octagonal shaft. The base of the shaft is has a similar

3rd century AD. A bronze rein guide ring for a horse collar, comprising a large leaf-shaped head with volute openwork, a round base and a quadrangular loop. See Junkelmann, M., Die Reiter Roms, Teil I

Roman Empire, probably eastern region, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Very fine bronze chariot reign guide in the form of a standing male god wearing some form of armor around his midsection, bare chested

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A mesmerizing cast bronze applique in the form of the head of a gorgon, probably Medusa. In this example, she has a pouting, almost childlike face, t

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A mesmerizing cast bronze applique in the form of the head of a gorgon, probably Medusa. In this example, she has a pouting, almost childlike face, t

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine pair of leaded-bronze terret rings used as fittings on horse drawn chariots. The terret secured and guided the driver's reins to the horse's b

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous cast-bronze chariot fitting with a slightly flared, round socket, and an upper portion that branches into two symmetrical arms that resemb

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A stunning bronze figural attachment in the form of a bird of prey, perhaps an eagle, holding a morsel in its curved beak, its visage detailed with relatively

Ancient Roman, Bronze Applique Medusa Head c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 2 1/8 inches length. Fine Roman cast bronze applique with Medusa head. Provenance: Private Westchester collection acquired acquire

Crafted in bronze, this rare and decorative terret ring, measuring 11 cm by 3 cm or approximately 4.33 inches by 1.18 inches, would have been used as a high-quality fitting for a horse and chariot. It

A 3rd or 4th century bronze cloak pin. Measures 1 x 3 x 2 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

Roman-Syrian rock crystal bead and agate bead necklaces. Roman black glass bracelet. Luristan bronze rams head bracelet. Roman bronze bird form decoration. The Luristan bracelet has a break. The Rom

A fantastic Roman bronze trefoil olpe in the form of a female head, c. 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD, wearing jeweled headband and head wrap, her features nicely detailed with eye recessed for inlay

Ancient Roman Bronze Handle with Medusa c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 6 3/4 inches length. Fine cast bronze handle with two dolphins and head of Medusa in the center. choice patina. Rare. Provenance: Pri

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite yet sturdy cast-bronze votive object in the form of a flat-bottomed phallus. The overall form is comprised of a wide body, a flared tip embe

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Stunning bronze fitting (or possibly pommel to a knife) in the form of a horse head. Wonderfully fluid and detailed with parted mane, open mouth and almond-sha

With A Bronze Footed Bowl. The handle second century AD with a loop in the form of a Ducks head and from Robert Symes Ltd. sale in London on April 29 1988. From an East 72nd St NYC estate. - Dimension

Eastern Mediterranean, Ca 100 BC to 200 ADA cast form, realistically representing an organic form from nature, either a pine cone; fashioned with knobbed surface on a rounded base with nozzle spout at

A Roman bronze brooch in form of a Taurokampoi, 2nd - 3rd Century AD, which is a mythical creature with the upper half of a bull and lower half of a fish. A rare and interesting piece with a nice oliv

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Lovely roundel or attachment in high relief in the form of a woman - perhaps a wealth patron, or wife of an emperor. She looks slightly to the right with hair

Roman form bronze dog head Curule seat Dimensions: 26 inches wide x 17 inches deep x 17 inches tall Davids notes: A very unusual and finely made piece, this would have been expensive when it was first

Ancient Pair of Roman Bronze Applique with Medusa Head c.2nd century AD. Size 2 5/8 inches high + stand, 1 5/8 inches wide. Fine cast bronze pair of Roman bronze applique depicting Medusa head, suspen