Large Brooch with Spirals, 1200–800 , Made in Carpathian Basin region, European, Bronze, Overall: 10 15/16 x 4 x 2 9/16in

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Large Brooch with Spirals, 1200–800 , Made in Carpathian Basin region, European, Bronze, Overall: 10 15/16 x 4 x 2 9/16in. ( x x ), Metalwork-Bronze, Part of the appeal of objects made of copper alloy produced during the Bronze Age was undoubtedly their gleaming yellow color. The dark green patina that now characterizes these pieces, a result of tin corrosion, actually preserves the original finish of the surface texture, even if altering its color

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