Phrygian Arched Bronze Brooch

Object Description

A finely modelled ancient Phrygian bronze brooch or fibula, characterised by an arched, triangular bow. The fibula features decorated block moulding on each arm, representing highly stylised zoomorphic heads. Beautiful green patination to the surface.

Date: Circa 8th-6th Century BC

Object Literature

For a similar item, The Metropolitan Museum, item 49.112.3 .

Object Condition

Extremely fine, complete and intact. Green patination and some earthly deposits to the surface.

Object Details