Iron Age British Celtic Aesica Brooch
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Description
1st century AD. A large bronze bow brooch of Aesica type with lozengiform bow and trapezoidal foot; the headplate a transverse bar with pierced lug to the reverse, humped bow with median ridge pierced to accept the spring and lateral spurs with knop finials connecting within a radiating ring, knop finials to the bow and footplate, raised La Tène style motifs; catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 800. 44 grams, 47mm (2"). Found East Anglia, UK; before 2000.
Condition
Fine condition, pin absent.
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Iron Age British Celtic Aesica Brooch
Estimate £300 - £400
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