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LOT 1496
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
MIGRATION PERIOD TINNED BRONZE OPENWORK BROOCH
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (33 grams total, 10.4 cm).
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (33 grams total, 10.4 cm).
Formed as a human head and D-shaped torso with arms extending to lateral stems, lozengiform torso and second inverted head; pin-lugs to the reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, items III.20.2, 4.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
