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Ancla late romanbits
Late Roman bits
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Bit found at archaeological site of Las Ermitas (Espejo, Álava).
BIBAT Museum. Diputación Foral de Álava
Our reconstruction was based in the bit found in Las Ermitas.
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Small belt found at same archaeological site as part of horse harness:
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BIBAT Museum. Diputación Foral de Álava
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Our piece
Double conical headed strap slide to fix reins to the bit:
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Archaeological site of Rubina (Nanclares de la Oca, Álava).
Paquita Sáenz de Urturi
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Piece reconstructed by Cohors Prima Gallica
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Bit with bridle
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Collar with three bells
Another bit, this case with cheekpieces with panther shape found at Castro of Viladonga (Lugo):
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Bit with bridle
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Castro of Viladonga Museum. Wikipedia.
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Panter cheek pieces, bells and conical heads strap slides
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