Inv. n°: MMoCA412

South Italic Bronze Belt

With two palmette shaped clasps with arrowhead hooks. The bronze belts are believed to be symbolic of warrior status and were highly prized by the Italic peoples.

h. 8.5 x w. 93 cm

4th-3rd century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Possibly in Galerie Putzh, Freiburg (Germany)
  • Ex Axel Guttmann collection acquired from possibly at Galerie Putzh (AG 176/R 37), Freiburg (Germany), 1988
  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 58, Munich, 7th October 2009, lot 198

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, Auction 58, Munich, 7th October 2009, lot 198
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 232, fig. 134

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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