Ancient Greek Bronze Brooch
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Ancient Greek bronze brooch of circa the 4th century B.C., featuring a deep bow, a coiled wire above the pin, a scooped forward section with lateral lugs and a triangular catchplate; length 9.3 cm; condition Excellent.
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Description from the seller
Comprising a deep bow with coiled wire above the pin, scooped forward section with lateral lugs, triangular catchplate.
Size: 9.3 cm L - 3 5/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.
Literature: Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.95, for type.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Comprising a deep bow with coiled wire above the pin, scooped forward section with lateral lugs, triangular catchplate.
Size: 9.3 cm L - 3 5/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.
Literature: Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.95, for type.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Name of object
Brooch
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2003
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
