Monumentale Schlangenfibel aus Bronze mit Kettengehänge, frühe Eisenzeit Südosteuropas, 6. Jhdt. v. Chr. - photo 1

Monumentale Schlangenfibel aus Bronze mit Kettengehänge, frühe Eisenzeit Südosteuropas, 6. Jhdt. v. Chr.

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€ 600
Auction dateClassic
30.01.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 889355
Lot 6147 | Monumentale Schlangenfibel aus Bronze mit Kettengehänge, frühe Eisenzeit Südosteuropas, 6. Jhdt. v. Chr.
Schlangenfibel aus massivem Bronzestab. Das eine Ende flach ausgehämmert und im Querschnitt U-förmig zum Nadelhalter umgebogen. Auf der Oberseite zwei Windungen, nach der zweiten Windung im großen Bogen zum Nadelhalter umgebogen und spitz auslaufend. Auf den "Nadelbogen" eingefädelt: die beiden oberen Ringlein eines im ausgehängten Zustand 23,3 cm langen Kettengehänges, das sich am Ende mehrfach aufteilt. Olivgrüne Patina mit partiell geringfügigen Korrosionen auf der Oberfläche. Auf dem oberen Abschnitt ringsum feine Ritzungen mit Fischgrätenmuster. Länge 23,3 cm.
Prachtexemplar einer Schlangenfibel in ungewöhnlicher Dimension.
Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.
The serpent fibula made of a solid bronze rod. One end has been hammered flat and folded over in a U-shaped cross-section to form the pin holder. Two coils on the top, folded over in a large arc after the second coil, to form the pin holder, and tapering to a point. The top two rings of the chain pendant (measuring 23.3 cm when extended) threaded onto the "pin bow", the pendant divided into multiple strands at the end. Olive-green patina with minor patches of surface corrosion here and there. Delicate herringbone etchings around the edge of the top section. Length 23.3 cm.
Magnificent example of a serpent fibula on an unusual scale.
Provenance: South German private collection.
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