★ Fine Brooch ★

AN EARLY IRON AGE SANGUISUGA-TYPE BRONZE BROOCH Circa 8th-7th century BC. A fine, solid bronze brooch with an intricate, engraved geometric decoration. The Italian name 'Sanguisuga' derives from the form of the bow, reminding of a leech. With spring and pin. L 53 mm

Ex Austrian private collection D. B., acquired in the 1980s-90s.