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LOT 0082
Greek Italic Silver Fibula
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
2 1/2 in. (13.5 grams, 63 mm).
Segmented body with central filigree wiring, collared knops to three corners, integral coiled pin and trapezoidal catchplate with lotus flower engraved to the outer face, loop with stylised serpentine head to base.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1994.
European collection.
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