An unusual pair of bronze horse-harness cheek fittings

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A gorgeous pair of bronze cheek pieces for a horse and the adjoining copper fitting, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. E

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A ornamental cast- bronze harness ring made to fit the bridle of a horse. The ring is comprised of a flat disc with incised lines d

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt and harness fittings comprising: a buckle with waisted loop, rectangular plate; a buckle with D-shaped loop, trapezoidal plate; two strap-distributor

2nd millennium BC. A bronze bridle fitting formed as two conjoined rings with a ribbed shank between. 20 grams, 75mm (3"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze harness fittings comprising: a snaffle-bit with double loops; two curved cheekpieces, each with three loops to the rear; two discoid harness bosses with loop

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze harness fittings comprising: two domed bosses with loops to the reverse and a snaffle bit with disc attachments to each end. 375 grams total, 7-36cm (6 3/4-1

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This ancient bronze horse plaque likely served as a decorative harness or chariot fitting, typical of the equestrian gear from ancient Near Eastern civilizations. Th

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine pair of leaded-bronze terret rings used as fittings on horse drawn chariots. The terret secured and guided the driver's reins to the horse's b

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the bit straight with curled ends, the cheek plates still in place and take the form of foreparts of horses, each wearing a harness. Nice green and b

1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. A substantial bronze harness fitting composed of circular body with deliberate asymmetrical central openwork La Tène oval and tear-shapes forming three 'hidden faces

15th-16th century AD. An Irish-type bronze bridle cheek-piece with a separate looped fitting for attachment to the reins; the loop a substantial D-section bar extending to two flat plates, pierced to

Diam. 16 cm. W. 11.8 cm. L. 8 cm. L. 8 cm. Weight 5550 gram.

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A gorgeous bronze cheek piece for a horse, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, depicting a striding ibex. The animal is pr

An unusual pair of bronze side chairs with detailed backs circa 1940. Ht: 38" Width: 16" Depth: 15"

Unusual Bronze Horse & RiderUnusual bronze horse and rider; seated and armed with shield and sword, the horse with elaborate furnishings; resting on four large wheels; H: 10 1/2"

Ancient Roman cavalry Bronze Horse Cheek Ornament c.2nd century AD. Size 3 1/8 inches length. Fine cast bronze cavalry Horse cheek Ornament with suspension. choice patina. Provenance: Private NYC Dr C

Early Antique Hand Forged Unusual Horse Harness

Circa 15th century A.D. Circular in plan with a domed upper face, decorated with rectangular notches either side of a central band. 20 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). From the collection of a Northern Irela

Pair Bronze Horses with Gladiators, 21"h x 16"w x 7"d

Rare Ancient equestrian horse harness set composed of 7 silver plates - one central round fitting with spiral decoration; 6 lunar shaped pendants with embossed round embems. Rare set, possibly from a

Pair Bronze Horses, 24"h x 25"w

1st millennium B.C. A bronze horse harness pendant, formed as an openwork circle with the edge decorated with interlacing, bearing an eight-ray cross in the centre, the ends of each arm studded, and e

11th century AD. A D-section bronze harness cheek-piece comprising a domed loop, short shank, Ringerike Style profile beast on a baseline with tail curled round across the rump. Cf. Williams, D. Anglo

Lot inluding pair wooden horse bookends, marble and brass horse paperweight, pair bronze horse bookends, bronze horse ashtray and copper finish horse.