1350 - Roman Military Bronze Horse Harness Plates. Roman Horse Harness

Roman Military Bronze Horse Harness Plates. Roman Horse Harness Circa 3rd century A.D. Comprising: a broad flat-section tongue-shaped panel with incised linear detailing and punched-points, rows of domed rivets, openwork slots and other shapes; a hole at the apex with strap junction, small attachment panel to reverse; rectangular end-plate similarly decorated with articulating slots to one edge to accept a securing pin. Cf. similar elements in Engelhardt, F., Sonderjyske og Fynske Mosefund, Bind I-III, Copenhagen, 1869 (1969), pl.XIII (Vimose), especially no.45. 100 grams total, 9-14 cm (3 1/2 - 5 1/2 in.). [2, No Reserve] Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK The strap harness, probably destined for the muzzle of the horse, or maybe part of a belt, belongs to forms of fittings for straps and belts of the Roman era found in the Danish bogs. Almost all feature attachments on the reverse side to secure the strap. Some bronze examples were decorated, on the front, with mosaic and enamel, inserted in the openwork perforations. These elements, judging by their form and craftsmanship, are of Romano-barbaric origin. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.