Ancient Greek, late Archaic Bronze Arched Fibula (Brooch) – 9.1 cm

Ancient Greek Late Archaic Bronze Arched Fibula (Brooch)Culture / Period: Ancient Greek, Late Archaic PeriodDate / Period: 6th–4th century B.C.Material: BronzeDimensions: 91 mmCondition: Good conditionNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 748The current owner purchased the Ancient Greek Late Archaic Bronze Arched Fibula (Brooch) from an auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands.The previous owner, a private collector (N.N.) from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously formed part of a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This impressive bronze arched fibula is a large and well-preserved example of the dress fasteners used throughout the Greek world during the Late Archaic and early Classical periods. Before the introduction of buttons, fibulae were indispensable for fastening cloaks, mantles, and tunics, combining a practical function with decorative craftsmanship.The robust arched bow is enhanced by moulded collars at... lees verder bij Catawiki