Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman bronze brooch in the form of a stylised horse dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, cast in bronze with a patinated surface in good condition, mounted as a wearable pendant on a modern 17-inch faux leather cord.
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Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch / Mount Depicting a Horse – c. 1st–3rd Century AD
An authentic Ancient Roman bronze brooch or decorative mount depicting a stylised horse,
an animal closely associated in Roman culture with strength, mobility, status, and military
power. Horse imagery was commonly used on personal adornments, fittings, and small
decorative objects throughout the Roman world.
The piece is cast in bronze and displays a pleasingly abstracted form, with pierced openings
that reduce weight and add visual rhythm. The surface shows natural patination and mineral
accretions, consistent with significant age and long burial.
The brooch has been carefully adapted into a wearable pendant and is presented on a modern
17-inch faux leather cord, fitted with a discreet modern suspension loop. The ancient object
itself remains unaltered.
Culture: Roman
Date: c. 1st–3rd Century AD
Material: Bronze
Depiction: Horse
Size: approx. 37.7 mm
Condition: Good ancient condition; stable with age-related wear and patina
Mounting: Modern faux leather string (17 in), reversible and removable
A characterful and evocative Roman artefact, combining archaeological interest with
contemporary wearability. Ideal for collectors of Roman antiquities or those seeking a genuine
ancient object presented in a modern context.
Dear bidders, please note that we do not ship to the UK or to countries outside the European Union. If you are located outside the EU and win this lot, the sale will unfortunately have to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Enjoy the bidding. (M4)
Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch / Mount Depicting a Horse – c. 1st–3rd Century AD
An authentic Ancient Roman bronze brooch or decorative mount depicting a stylised horse,
an animal closely associated in Roman culture with strength, mobility, status, and military
power. Horse imagery was commonly used on personal adornments, fittings, and small
decorative objects throughout the Roman world.
The piece is cast in bronze and displays a pleasingly abstracted form, with pierced openings
that reduce weight and add visual rhythm. The surface shows natural patination and mineral
accretions, consistent with significant age and long burial.
The brooch has been carefully adapted into a wearable pendant and is presented on a modern
17-inch faux leather cord, fitted with a discreet modern suspension loop. The ancient object
itself remains unaltered.
Culture: Roman
Date: c. 1st–3rd Century AD
Material: Bronze
Depiction: Horse
Size: approx. 37.7 mm
Condition: Good ancient condition; stable with age-related wear and patina
Mounting: Modern faux leather string (17 in), reversible and removable
A characterful and evocative Roman artefact, combining archaeological interest with
contemporary wearability. Ideal for collectors of Roman antiquities or those seeking a genuine
ancient object presented in a modern context.
Dear bidders, please note that we do not ship to the UK or to countries outside the European Union. If you are located outside the EU and win this lot, the sale will unfortunately have to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Enjoy the bidding. (M4)
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
c. 1st–3rd Century AD
Name of object
Brooch
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1991
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
