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LOT 0501
Large Greek Bronze Fibula
IRON AGE, 8TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (15.7 grams, 10 cm).
Single-piece fibula comprising a curved bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a flared catchplate on a single-coil spring.
ProvenanceEx important German collection of brooches, 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type.
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LOT 0501
Large Greek Bronze Fibula
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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