Inv. n°: MMoCA94

Samnite Bronze Broad Belt for a Warrior

Lining holes along the perimeter. The buckle is formed of seven riveted hook closures in the shape of elongated cicadas. The opposite end has a corresponding set of seven holes arranged in three rows with tear-drop shaped surrounds. A decorative plate on the side with chiselling and remants of tinning.

h. 11.5 x w. 104 cm

4th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex collection of Axel Guttmann (AG 632/R 162), acquired in Krefeld, located in Berlin afterwards
  • Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection, London, 6th November 2002, lot 76
  • Acquired by Royal-Athena Galleries from Hermann Historica, Auction 54, 11th April 2008, lot 354
  • Acquired at Royal-Athena Galleries, 22nd October 2008, HMQ57

Publications

  • Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection, London, 6th November 2002, lot 76
  • Hermann Historica,, Auction 54, 11th April 2008, lot 354
  • A. Hillen, "On the Cusp of Empire, the Romans Unify Italy", Ancient Warefare, Royal-Athena Galleries, July/August 2017, vol. XI, issue 2, p. 21
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Royal-Athena Galleries, France, 2011, p. 232, fig. 133

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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