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LOT 1332
Gothic Bronze Bow Brooch
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (19.6 grams, 80 mm).
With narrow bow, openwork headplate with flanking bird-shapes, pierced lappets and bulbous tongue-shaped footplate; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Alan Hardcastle, circa 2017.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Cf. Laszlo, G., The Art of the Migration Period, Coral Gables, 1974, p.127, for type.
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Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With narrow bow, openwork headplate with flanking bird-shapes, pierced lappets and bulbous tongue-shaped footplate; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 19.6 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of Alan Hardcastle, circa 2017. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
