Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Celtic Iron Age, La Tène, silver decorated bow fibula with arched bow leading to a bilateral spring with a complete and intact pin. The foot, connected to the catch-plate, ends in a protruding knob. Lineair incised decoration on the bow above the catchplate and an applied decorated ringband on the bow close to the spring. ± 59,7 x 9,4 mm Good and solid condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). MATERIAL This object has been carefully examined with regard to its material composition and surface characteristics. Specialised laboratory analysis such as metallurgical testing (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting and is more commonly associated with academic or institutional research. Destructive testing methods (such as acid testing) permanently damage the object’s surface and are not appropriate for archaeological material. Historically, modern hallmarking systems did not exist. The alloy composition of gold and silver could vary depending on local resources, trade networks, recycling practices and prevailing economic conditions.