Massive Roman Pannonian Bronze Bow Brooch

1ST CENTURY A.D.

7 1/2 in. (73 grams, 19 cm).

Flügelfibeln type bow-brooch with spring and pin, trumpet-shaped finial with opposed knops on the curved horns, pointilé detailing to the spine. long catchplate with pierced tracery; reinforcing strip applied in antiquity.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxbow, 1987, fig.14f and no.765, for similar types.

CONDITION

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LOT 0837