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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.

Provenance

Ex 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.

Literature

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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