Large Roman Bronze Military Mount
2nd-3rd century A.D. Composed of a central domed boss and openwork volutes to the sides; for a sword belt or a chariot. Cf. for baldric elements Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007, I, fig.62 (openwork plate with heart-shaped terminal); Boube-Piccot, C., Les bronzes antiques de Maroc, III, Les chars et l’attelage, Rabat, 1980, nos.202 (Rabat), 631 (Tanger), for chariot elements.69 grams, 14 cm wide (5 2/4 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.