A large Phrygian bronze fibula of arched form, both ends of the broad bow decorated with rectangular and disc-shaped mouldings, the catch-plate in the form of a stylized hand, pin intact -- 3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) long; a large Italic bronze leech-shaped fibula, broad bow slightly damaged, incised hatched decoration, pin missing -- 4 5/8in. (11.7cm.) long, both circa 8th Century B.C. (2)

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A large Phrygian bronze fibula of arched form, both ends of the broad bow decorated with rectangular and disc-shaped mouldings, the catch-plate in the form of a stylized hand, pin intact -- 3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) long; a large Italic bronze leech-shaped fibula, broad bow slightly damaged, incised hatched decoration, pin missing -- 4 5/8in. (11.7cm.) long, both circa 8th Century B.C. (2)

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