Formed as four profile horseheads emanating from a central roundel; each head with a ring-and-dot eye and chevron mouth, and incised borders to the neck; to the reverse, the pin and catch plate. Cf. Petcu, R., Swastika-shaped fibulae with horse-head decorations (Almgren 232) from the Roman period in Dobrudja (Moesia Inferior), in Studia Antiqua et Archaeological 25(1); pp.113-122, fig.4; 17.72grams, 37 mm. Fine condition.
Recently acquired from a EU collector, previously on the German Art market prior 2000s.
Very fine condition..
Price realized | 70 GBP |
Starting price | 50 GBP |