GOTHIC BRONZE RADIATE BROOCH
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Ca. 500-600 AD. A bronze radiate bow brooch, with a semi-circular head featuring five radiating knobs; the head is connected by an arched bow to a polygonal plate and a bulging sub-rectangular terminal. The whole front of the brooch is covered with incised geometric motifs; the reverse is undecorated. The Goths were a Germanic people who conquered much of what is now Spain, southern France, and Italy in the later 5th century, marking the passage of the Roman world into the Early Middle Ages. They are particularly known for their distinctive metalwork, including brooches, belt sets, and jewellery.Size: L:135mm / W:70mm ; 51.35gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s
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GOTHIC BRONZE RADIATE BROOCH
Estimate £300 - £500
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