Celtic / Roman Bronze Rein Chariot Fitting 200 BC!

Celtic / Roman Bronze Rein Chariot Fitting 200 BC!

You are bidding on an exceptionally rare - bronze Celtic / Roman Rein Loop. This bronze chariot fitting was attached to the wooden pre-historic Chariot by means of an iron pin, traces of which can still be seen on the underside!

The loop would serve for the reins to pass through, thus enabling the ancient chariot driver to control the horse.

The ancient Celts and bronze age Britons were excellent charioteers and in his writings, Julius Caesar gives us a very detailed account of these skills: he tells us how the ancient Celts, both in Europe and elsewhere in Western Europe, were able to "navigate" the horse in full galop, and were able to wride any part of it in full movement! This obviously required a fantastic amount of experience and control through the reins!

Chariot Fitting from German Celtic Pre-history, 200 BC - 100 BC found in the Black Forest area, many years ago.

The Black Forest saw some very fearsome battles between Celts and Romans in antiquity!

For more literature search see:
Celtic Britain and Ireland - Art and Society, by Lloyd and Jennifer Laing. Published by BCA London.

Width: 3/4 inches.
Height: 3/4 inch.

Intact, unrestored.

Fully guaranteed ancient as described; from a German private collection. If an acknowledged expert from your country ever disputes its authenticity, I shall refund you in full.

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