Ancient Gallo-Roman Bronze Key Knob With Horse... Lot 48

Ancient Gallo-Roman Bronze Key Knob With Horse Protome   Roman Empire, 1nd - 3rd century A.D. / bronze / H = 5 cm ( 2 inches ) / START : 2'000 CHF   Roman bronze key knob with horse protome. With a beautiful and very rare river patina. In great condition. The iron key is corroded away.   Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel-Landschaft. Purchased bevore 2010 at the Swiss art market Basel. Before that in German private collection since the 1950’s.   Est.: 4’000 – 6’000 CHF / Start: 2’000 CHF