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South Cerney harness-mount (© Corinium Museum)
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© Corinium Museum

South Cerney harness-mount

Artist: Iron Age

Location: Corinium Museum

Date: 1st Century AD

Materials: bronze

Grant:

Amount Paid: £1,000 (Total: £4,000)

Vendor: Chris Rudd

Review number: 4563 (1998)

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Provenance:
Found in South Cerney, Cirencester and remained in private hands before being purchased by vendor.

Description:
Overall cruciform shape with a central square panel attached to 2 square panels and 2 pointed panels. The outer squares have a highly stylised pattern suggesting the large eyes and beak of a bird of prey. Only traces of enamel are left.

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