Iron Age Bronze Extremely Rare Large & Heavy Bow Brooch
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Extremely Rare Iron Age bronze bow brooch from 800–700 BC, measuring 116.2 mm high by 54.1 mm wide and weighing 87.53 g, with an original iron needle, in very good plus condition, inherited from Belgium in 1985 with the previous owner dating from 1966.
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A Very Rare Iron Time Bow Brooch, 800–700 BC.
With its impressive size and detailed design, this brooch is a magnificent example of Iron Age bronze craftsmanship.
Very big & heavy piece!!!!!!
Top condition with original needle.
This large, strongly profiled bow brooch is one of the representative garment brooches of the Near East in the early Iron Age. The strongly curved bow is divided by alternating profiled and smooth sections and features elaborate ribs and bulges. The pin holder and the foot are solidly crafted. The end of the bow is rolled into a spiral, a typical feature of Near Eastern brooches of this period.
Brooches of this type served as functional garment fasteners, but at the same time fulfilled a representative function in the context of the clothing of the wealthy classes.
Height: 116.2 mm
Width: 54.1 mm
Weight: 87.53 g
Material: Bronze, Needle = Iron
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s
A Very Rare Iron Time Bow Brooch, 800–700 BC.
With its impressive size and detailed design, this brooch is a magnificent example of Iron Age bronze craftsmanship.
Very big & heavy piece!!!!!!
Top condition with original needle.
This large, strongly profiled bow brooch is one of the representative garment brooches of the Near East in the early Iron Age. The strongly curved bow is divided by alternating profiled and smooth sections and features elaborate ribs and bulges. The pin holder and the foot are solidly crafted. The end of the bow is rolled into a spiral, a typical feature of Near Eastern brooches of this period.
Brooches of this type served as functional garment fasteners, but at the same time fulfilled a representative function in the context of the clothing of the wealthy classes.
Height: 116.2 mm
Width: 54.1 mm
Weight: 87.53 g
Material: Bronze, Needle = Iron
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s
Details
Culture
Iron Age
Century/timeframe
800-700 BC
Name of object
Extremely Rare Large & Heavy Bow Brooch
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
1985
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
