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LOT 0516
Greek Bronze Geometric Brooch
8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (31 grams, 10.3 cm).
With hollow-formed ornamental bulb to the bow, study curved pin, flange finial forming the catch.
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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