Anglo Saxon Bronze Fibula

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An Anglo‑Saxon bronze fibula dating to the 6th century AD, 10.9 cm long and in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Radiant semicircular head, arched bow and flat plate decorated with a geometrical pattern, embellished with open work decorations with 10 round recesses for inlays, two still in place.

Size: 10.9 cm L - 4 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Anglo-Saxon, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Pin missing


Provenance: UK private collection.Prior to 2000.
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.

Radiant semicircular head, arched bow and flat plate decorated with a geometrical pattern, embellished with open work decorations with 10 round recesses for inlays, two still in place.

Size: 10.9 cm L - 4 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Anglo-Saxon, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Pin missing


Provenance: UK private collection.Prior to 2000.
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.

Details

Culture
Anglo Saxon
Century/ Timeframe
Anglo-Saxon, c. 6th Century A.D.
Name of object
Fibula
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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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Objects sold
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