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CIRCA LATE 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
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A PAIR OF VILLANOVAN BRONZE FIBULAE
CIRCA LATE 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Each sanguisuga bow fibula surmounted by three small ducks, with a wheel-like boss on either side, a long pin and tapering catch-plate
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long max.
CIRCA LATE 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Each sanguisuga bow fibula surmounted by three small ducks, with a wheel-like boss on either side, a long pin and tapering catch-plate
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long max.
Provenance
Private collection, Europe, acquired prior to 1980; and thence by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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