Horse and rider brooch

Description: Horse and rider enamelled brooch dating from the 1st century AD. Horse and rider brooches are thought to be a symbol of a Romano-Celtic rider god. The goddess Epona is also associated with horses.
Object Name: Horse and rider brooch
Accession Number: 1990/529/2
Category: roman
Site Location: Watermoor Road, Cirencester
Tags: Roman, brooch