ROMAN. Enameled Æ harness fitting. Circa 5th-6th centuries.

Electronic Auction 518
Lot: 800. Estimated: $ 500

Antiquities

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

ROMAN. Enameled Æ harness fitting. Circa 5th-6th centuries. (83.5 mm x 43.5 mm). Shield-shaped open work plaque, the body with cobalt blue and white mosaic enamel, the center and wings with turquoise green and coral red enamel. Two studs on back for fixture to leather harness, and four loops at edges for further attachments. Enamel chipped in places, a couple of loops broken. Otherwise, a colorful example of late Roman ornate enamel work.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1908.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2022 at 14:26:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.