A magnificent Dacian silver fibula, 1st century BC, Exceptionally large and heavy (320 g) fibula in the Middle Latène scheme, with extremely wide bow hammered towards the front. The back-bent foot adorned with two sturdy ridges and attached to the bow by a clip. At the front, the bow extends into a thick wire, which forms an extremely long spiral with a lower chord and finally merges into the pin. In exquisite condition and intact, in full working order. The dark tinge of the metallic surface with minor incrustations on the spiral. Provenance: A, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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