Medieval Gilt Bronze Horse Harness Mount with Floral Cross

拍品描述

Circa 13th-14th century A.D. Hollow-formed, tau-shaped with a dome to the junction; upper face with repoussé scrolls, attachment rivets. Cf. Historical Museum, Moscow, The Road of Varangians to Greeks and Greece, (In Russian and English), Moscow, 1996, nos.232-237, 422, for similar mounts. 19.58 grams, 62.04 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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