Ancient Roman Bronze Horse Head Attachment

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Ancient Roman bronze Horse Head Attachment dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., in excellent condition, 5.9 cm long, with display stand included.

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Description from the seller

Elongated head with his mane falling on the two sides of his neck, erect ears.

Size: 5.9 cm L - 2 3/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance:Private U.K. collection, acquired in the 1980s
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Elongated head with his mane falling on the two sides of his neck, erect ears.

Size: 5.9 cm L - 2 3/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance:Private U.K. collection, acquired in the 1980s
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Horse Head Attachment
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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