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335 - Collection of bronze Sanguisuga brooches. Italic, 8th–6th centuries B.C. Brooches featuring the characteristic clasp resembling a leech (from which “Sanguisuga” derives its name). Bronze with geometric incised decoration: a) L 12.5 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Fragments of the clasp, the pin holder, and the pin are missing. b) L 8 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Needle holder and needle missing; clasp slightly damaged. c) L 7 cm. Closed clasp. Intact. d) L 6.5 cm. Closed clasp. Needle missing; fragment missing from the clasp. 4 pieces! Beautiful green patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of D.M., Bavaria, since before 1998. Acquired at Sotheby’s London, auction on December 11, 1992, lot 380.
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Collection of bronze Sanguisuga brooches. Italic, 8th–6th centuries B.C. Brooches featuring the characteristic clasp resembling a leech (from which “Sanguisuga” derives its name). Bronze with geometric incised decoration: a) L 12.5 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Fragments of the clasp, the pin holder, and the pin are missing. b) L 8 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Needle holder and needle missing; clasp slightly damaged. c) L 7 cm. Closed clasp. Intact. d) L 6.5 cm. Closed clasp. Needle missing; fragment missing from the clasp. 4 pieces! Beautiful green patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of D.M., Bavaria, since before 1998. Acquired at Sotheby’s London, auction on December 11, 1992, lot 380.
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Auction 322: Ancient Art (Live Auction, Lots 1–407)Auction house
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