11th century BC. A bronze fibula of Posamenteriefibel lacework type with large spiral disc extending to a shank and finial spring returning to form the pin; applied wire-coil lateral decorations attached with thick rectangular bands. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, p.37-9; Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Berlin accession no.II. 10421. 232 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price