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For similar examples, see no. 147 in Mitten and Doeringer, Master Bronzes from the Classical World, and no. 59 in Mitten, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Classical Bronzes.
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A ROMAN BRONZE FULCRUM FINIAL
Circa Late 1st Century B.C.
In the form of a mule's head, the realistically modelled head turning back sharply to the right, with startled eyes, flared nostrils and open mouth, the thick mane falling in heavy curls, the triple-banded collar inlaid with silver, 9 1/4in. (23cm.) long
Circa Late 1st Century B.C.
In the form of a mule's head, the realistically modelled head turning back sharply to the right, with startled eyes, flared nostrils and open mouth, the thick mane falling in heavy curls, the triple-banded collar inlaid with silver, 9 1/4in. (23cm.) long