Ancient Scythian Bronze Horse Snaffle Bit Bridle 6th - 4th Century B.C.

Ancient Scythian cast bronze horse snaffle bit bridle 6th - 4th century B.C. Northern Black Sea Region. It comprises two interlocking straight mouthpieces notched with ribbed patterns and ended with integral key headings.
This remarkable artifact is an ancient horse bit dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. and was used by the Scythian people in the Northern Black Sea Region. The bit is made entirely of cast bronze and features two interlocking straight mouthpieces, each of which is notched with ribbed patterns for improved grip. The mouthpieces are concluded with integral key-shaped headings, which add to the bit's aesthetic beauty and make it easier to handle. The intricate design and skilled craftsmanship evident in this artifact make it a valuable piece of history and a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Scythian people.
NOTE: The Scythians were a nomadic Indo-European people of Eastern European origin, a predecessor of the Slavic people, occupying a geological band from Eastern Europe to the grasslands above China, sharing a common artistic, cultural, and economic base.
REFERENCES: For a related Scythian bit, please see.
1."Antique Bits, Spurs and Stirrups from the Nevzorov Haute Ecole Collection" by Alexander Nevzorov.
2. "Equus frenatus - morsi dalla collezione Giannelli" by Claudio Giannelli Page 90. Fig.71.
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 19 cm (7.48 inches)
WEIGHT: 135 grams.
CONDITION: It is in excellent condition for an antique bronze horse that is over 2300 years old. No cracks or repairs. The surface is covered by its natural green patina and earth encrustation.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.