Very large Italic wave-shaped brooch
€850
available
Object number
AR3514A
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Very large Italic brooch shaped like a wave
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| Material: |
Bronze.
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| Period: |
12th century BC to 8th century BC. Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age. |
| Description: |
Large brooch made from a single piece of bronze wire with circular cross-section. The bow is straight, a simple loop serves as a spring for the pin. For the foot, the wire is bent in a wave shape, with three wave valleys bent sideways to catch the pin. A very rare brooch type.
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| Dimensions: |
Approximately 16cm x 5cm "box size".
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| Condition: |
The pin is broken and has been placed in its original position using a modern plastic tube. The tip of the pin and the last part of the foot are missing. The remaining body is very well preserved with a beautifully patinated surface. Overall, the specimen is impressive due to its size and good condition for such a delicate wire body.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2023 on the Swiss art market. Previously in the family estate of the collection Prof. Dr. Kurt Alder-Kissling (1927-2019) from Riehen in Switzerland. Acquired by Professor Alder-Kissling in May 1977 in Switzerland.
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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