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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (6.86 grams, 42 mm).
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with reversed-loop finial, square catchplate with pointillé gammadion and frame.
ProvenancePrivate European collection, 1994, thence by descent.
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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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