5th-3rd century B.C. Adorned with repoussé detailing and filigree borders and petals, domed centre with granules and applied scrolls, central corrugated claw set with glass(?); pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1872,0604.742, for a similar brooch dated 4th century grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price