Description:

Central / Southern Europe, Italic Bronze Age /e arly Iron Age, ca. 8th century BCE. A beautiful bronze four-spiral, or double spectacle, fibula. In the center is a once-square plate attached over the flattened central junction. The central plate has four raised ridges and a very shallow incised pattern in its center that resembles feathers or leaves. A catchplate is cast onto the back, with one end bent down to form a hook, the other coiled to form a pin. Spiral brooches seem to have been an almost Europe-wide fashion and are found in graves as markers of status from the Carpathians to western Europe. Imagine how beautiful this piece would have looked pinned to a cloak. Size: 5.5" W x 4.95" H (14 cm x 12.6 cm)

See similar examples from the Harvard Art Museum: https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/art/303952

Provenance: ex-private Manhattan, New York, USA collection; ex Antiquities, Sotheby’s, London, 23 May 1991, lot 218

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#129537

  • Condition: Hinge and pin have been repaired with glue to stabilize them. The originally-square-shaped applique in the center has ancient losses to the edges. The rest of the piece is in beautiful condition, with a gorgeous green patina overall and the spirals in nice condition.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

January 4, 2018 7:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000