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LOT 0554

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.

Provenance

Private European collection, 1994, thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0554

Greek Silver Fibula

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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