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Bit End

Bit end, two Beasts gripping rim of circle; harness ring of circular shape, decorated with lions in profile relief on either side and probably an ibex head (now lost) at top; incised lines indicate paws and mane of lions, but otherwise undecorated; at top, on back, is a loop for attaching ring to a strap; head of right beast broken off at neck, but extant

Date
899-400 BCE
In our collection
since August the 24th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 4in. (6.4 x 10.2cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
iron94%
oxygen2%
copper4%