HELLENISTIC SET OF PHALERAE, ORNAMENTS OF HORSE EQUIPMENT

Ca. 300 - 200 BC A complete set of Hellenistic bronze-plated embossed silver phalerae plates from an ancient horse harness. The six phalerae on the top line are oval with an image of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holding war trophies in her hand. The nine circular phalerae are decorated with a 12-pointed star within a circular line, with the edges featuring an egg-and-dart design.​ Phalerae are large convex or flat plaques attached to a horse's breastplate or tailpiece, often where two straps are connected or cross each other. This being a complete set and its splendid preservation makes it a unique and desirable work of ancient craftsmanship.​
Size: L:20-110mm / W:40-60mm ; 535g
Property of an European collector; bought from a UK gentleman collection, formed in the 1960s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate: GBP 15000 - 25000