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Ancient Merovingian Bird Fibula

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Item Details

Description

Ancient Merovingian Bird Fibula

Central Europe, 5th – 7th century A.D. / bronze / H = 3.3 cm (1 19/64 inches )

Merovingian bronze fibula in the shape of a bird. With a green patina. Pin is missing.

Provenance:

Swiss private collection Tritten, Binningen.

Purchased in 2019 from the Austrian art market.

Before that in Austrian private collection.

Purchased at an antiques and collectors fair in 2013 in Austria.

Est.: 150 – 300 CHF / Start: 80 CHF

Condition

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Ancient Merovingian Bird Fibula

Name: Ancient Merovingian Bird Fibula
SKU: 130225126
Price: 150 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 150 - CHF 300

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Starting Price CHF 80

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