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Lining holes along the perimeter. The buckle is formed of seven riveted hook closures in the shape of elongated cicadas. The opposite end has a corresponding set of seven holes arranged in three rows with tear-drop shaped surrounds. A decorative plate on the side with chiselling and remants of tinning.

h. 11.5 x w. 104 cm

4th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

Ex collection of Axel Guttmann (AG 632/R 162), acquired in Krefeld, located in Berlin afterwards
Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection, London, 6th November 2002, lot 76
Acquired by Royal-Athena Galleries from Hermann Historica, Auction 54, 11th April 2008, lot 354
Acquired at Royal-Athena Galleries, 22nd October 2008, HMQ57

Publications

Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection, London, 6th November 2002, lot 76
Hermann Historica,, Auction 54, 11th April 2008, lot 354
A. Hillen, "On the Cusp of Empire, the Romans Unify Italy", Ancient Warefare, Royal-Athena Galleries, July/August 2017, vol. XI, issue 2, p. 21
M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Royal-Athena Galleries, France, 2011, p. 232, fig. 133

Exhibitions

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

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Samnite Bronze Broad Belt for a Warrior

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