Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 31, 2019
United Kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2658:
Visigothic Bow Brooch
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$50 - $70
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Visigothic Bow Brooch
6th century AD
A bronze bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with three radiating lugs and tremolier detailing, D-section bow, lozengiform footplate with lateral lugs and tremolier ornament, beast-head finial, ferrous pin to the reverse. 9.60 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Very fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of an English gentleman; acquired on the UK art market.
Literature
Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item IX.6.4 for type.
