Ancient Scythian 6th - 4th Century B.C. Bronze Horse Shank Curb Bit bridle

$650.00
Quantity available: 1

Ancient Scythian cast bronze horse shank curb bit bridle 6th - 4th century B.C. Northern Black Sea Region. Comprised a two-curve shanks with three integral rein rings.

REFERENCES: For related Scythian bit please see:

Equus frenatus - morsi dalla collezione Giannelli by Claudio Giannelli Page 90. Fig.71.

The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 13.5 (5.31inches)

WEIGHT: 133 grams.

CONDITION: In Excellent condition for an antique over 2300 years old bronze horse bit. No cracks or repairs. The surface is covered by its natural green patina and earth encrustation.


Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

The Scythian were a nomadic Indo-European people, of Eastern European origin, a predecessor of the Slavic people and occupying a geological band from Eastern Europe through to the grasslands above China, shared a common artistic, cultural and economic base.

Item Details

Reference #:
A33x
Quantity
1
Category
Antiquities
SubCategory
Metal
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
650
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
Bronze