Accession No
Z 39486
Description
Cast copper alloy horse bit in the form of two twisted metal bars of circular cross-section with a loop at each end.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland
Period
Bronze Age
Source
Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 39486
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
21mm x 10mm x 140mm
Events
Context (References)
University of Cambridge, Museum of General and Local Archaeology. (1892). 'The Walter K. Foster Bequest. Catalogue of the Antiquities.' p. 35
Event Date
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Foster Bequest Catalogue: 'Horse-bit formed of a stout wire twisted so as to leave a loop at either end.'
Event Date 1892
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Display)
Probably previously on display in archaeology gallery, Clarke Gallery 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Bronze terret, diameter 2.25".
Event Date 6/4/2010
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy horse bit in the form of two twisted metal bars of circular cross-section with a loop at each end.
Event Date 11/10/2023
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:304682
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