Ancient Scythian 6th - 4th Century B.C. Bronze Horse Shank Curb Bit bridle
$650.00
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.
