SAXON BRONZE HORSE BROOCH

拍品描述

Circa 5th-6th century A.D. Modelled as a stylised horse in a dynamic pose with an open mouth, the body decorated with linear and ring-and-dot motifs; a coiled pin and a catchplate on the reverse. See Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1186, for type. 6.12 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). Ex Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s. 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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