Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (12.6 grams, 56 mm).

S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and possibly red enamelling to the stylised beast heads, geometric ornament to the body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures.

Provenance

From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0284