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LOT 0522
Greek Silver-Gilt Bow Brooch
6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/4 in. (18.7 grams, 46 mm).
Comprising a thick tubular bow with applied gold collars, integral pin, hooked catchplate with lateral spurs.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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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