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LOT 1657
Very Large Decorated Bronze Age Fibula
CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.
4 3/4 in. (211 grams, 12 cm).
Comprising of leech-shaped bow, body decorated with transverse bands of diagonal hatched lines and three lines to slightly raised ends, flat rectangular catch-plate; tapering round-section pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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Bronze Age Pendant
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Bronze Age Ceremonial Dagger with Chain Attachment
Eastern Europe, 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising: a long triangular blade with scooped shoulders, lentoid in section and with rounded tip; integral waisted hilt formed as three conjoined lobes and loop between the upper arms; short length of bronze chain formed from D-section forged and butted links. 526 grams, 51 cm including chain
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. -
European Bronze Age Ring with Double Scroll Design
Circa 1200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Wide hoop and a large bezel formed of four tightly wound spirals with applied pellets. 4.87 grams, 25.61mm overall, 22.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The spiral motif was one of the most enduring and ancient motifs of jewellery. It was very popular with the people of the Bronze Age Mediterranean, but especially in Central Europe. It was seen as a symbol of life and death, day and night, rebirth and eternity. Obviously, the double spiral, like in our case, was also used as a decorative motif.
