Gandharan silver and bronze brooch

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Gandharan silver and bronze brooch
Stock Number:
x9368
$ 490.00

Description

A Gandharan brooch, the front surface with engraved openwork filigree motif surrounding a raised central circular mount housing a faience inlay. The reverse displays the remanence of a copper or bronze fixing. All over heavily oxidised patina. 

Origin:

Circa 3rd Century A.D., North India

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.3 cm

Condition:

Re-joined with minor losses, oxidised patina, presented on a custom display stand.