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LOT 1679

Large Visigothic Bronze Radiate Brooch

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

5 7/8 in. (63 grams, 15 cm).

Comprising: D-shaped headplate with five radiating collared knops, running scroll to the plaque; carinated bow with vertical ribbing; lozengiform foot with lateral spurs and running scroll design, beast-head finial; pin-lugs and pierced catch to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex European collection, 1990s.
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.

Literature

Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item IX.6.4, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1679

Large Visigothic Bronze Radiate Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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