Ancient Persia
Circa ... From 700 BC (BCE)
Bronze "Arm-&-Hand" type Brooch
Ornate square-cast design
Original pin is missing
Professionally cleaned and preserved.
Book Ref. # Hattat, Vol.1, Page 214, Sim.to # 211
Note: Although Arm-&-Hand Brooches are classified as from Persia, they found their way to all parts of Egypt, Middle-East and Europe. Some have even been found in Britain. Attesting to the popularity of this simplistic design and arguably the ancestor of the safety pin.
My Ref. Nš 93012203
$ 85.00 USA Funds