Greek Phrygian Silver Fibula
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Description
6th century BC. A cast fibula comprising: a crescentic round-section bow with spiked and beaded wire collars; palmette plaque with radiating lines to one face, punched pellet to the other, large granules to the edges, pierced to accept the pin; a flat-section plaque with two lateral bosses and returned catchplate with bands of pellet detail. 53 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; formerly in an old Bavarian collection. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1371. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.
Condition
Fine condition; pin absent.
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Greek Phrygian Silver Fibula
Estimate £250 - £350
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