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LOT 1873
Frankish Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (13.6 grams, 72 mm).
Comprising a D-shaped headplate with knop finial, deep carinated bow, leaf-shaped foot with pointed and and slight carination; catch and pierced spine to reverse to accept a hinged pin.
Provenance
Ex important German collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Literature
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, Abb.147, item 10, for type.
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LOT 1873
Frankish Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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