Lot 968
Late Roman full cheek snaffle, late 3rd - 4th century A.D.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Two-part bit, joined in the centre by two interlocking loops. At each end a stepped, massive ring onto which a flat snaffle cheekpiece is threaded through an elongated slot with rounded corners. This is secured by larger rings of rectangular cross-section with overlapping ends, passed through the outer rings of the two-part bit. The snaffle cheekpieces are straight on one side, on the other side slightly bevelled from the centre towards the ends. On the reverse, behind the central slot, a long rectangular loop for threading a leather strap of the headstall. The ends of the snaffle cheekpieces are furnished with a profiling typical of Roman metal objects. Transverse fluting and on each edge two semicircular notches. An excellently preserved and professionally restored and stable iron snaffle with only minimal traces of corrosion, clearly revealing all details of manufacturing technique and decoration. Extremely rarely encountered in such outstanding condition. Width when extended approx. 23.5 cm. Height 15.3 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Condition: I - Questions about the lot?
