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Roman Horse Brooch - 2nd century AD A bronze zoomorphic brooch with the bow formed as the body and legs of a horse, transverse bar beneath the hindlegs with hinged pin, body with stylised saddle and ridged neck, cell to accept enamel(?) to each shoulder, pierced eye. 19 grams, 49mm (2”). Very fine condition. [No Reserve] Provenance Property of an English gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. Literature Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1643.