Germanic Silver Radiate-Headed Bow Brooch

拍品描述

6th-8th century A.D. Comprising a D-shaped headplate with scrolled tendril fill and seven radiating knops; flattened bow above triangular foot plate with similar tendril motifs, profile bird-heads to each edge, lobe finial with facing mask; ferrous pin to reverse. See an example from Velesnica, Serbia, in the National Museum, Belgrade and Tejral, J., Morava na Sklonku Antiky, Prague, 1982. 67 grams, 10 cm (4 in.). From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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