A Samnite Bronze Belt Hook, Roman Republican Period, ca. 4th century BCE

From a bronze Gladiator belt, a long tapered hook shaped like a scalloped palmette with incised decoration, the hooks themselves are narrow with deeply grooved flanges. Type B.

Dimensions: Length: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Condition: Intact and in excellent condition overall.

Provenance: Alex Malloy collection, acquired 1980s -1990s.