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LOT 0156

Merovingian Bronze Bird Brooch Collection

5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 - 1 5/8 in. (15.7 grams total, 33-41 mm).

Each bird in profile with highly stylised geometric detailing; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse of each. [3]

Provenance

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

Literature

Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.156 (4,5).

CONDITION

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LOT 0156

Merovingian Bronze Bird Brooch Collection

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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