Large Greek Bronze Fibula. Iron Age, 8th century B.C. Single-piece fibula comprising a curved bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a flared catchplate on a single-coil spring. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type. 15.7 grams, 10 cm (4 in.).

Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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