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LOT 1554
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
IRON AGE BRONZE BROOCH
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 in. (9.02 grams, 49 mm).
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 in. (9.02 grams, 49 mm).
Arched bow-brooch tapering to each end, one with flat palmette panels holding a pivoting pin and the other a ribbed catch with two small posts supporting a sprung plate. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1371, where a Macedonian origin is proposed for the Phrygian-derived form.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
