Roman Horse-Head Whorl Brooch 2nd century A.D. A bronze plate brooch formed as four profile horse-heads radiating from a central ring-and-dot, each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mouth, curled ear; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. See Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.26.14, for type. 10.7 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany, late 1990s. Property of an East London gentleman. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 180 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 40 GBP |