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Rupert Wace Ancient Art
Iberian bronze fish Iberian bronze fish
Iberian bronze fish reverse

Of simple form with rounded head and no fins. Two deep semi-circular grooves indicate the  gills, and diagonal band of parallel incised lines runs across the body and the tail is incised with adiagonal cross. A runic inscription is incribed along the flat back and the fish is pierced through, presumably for attachment.

Iberian. 6th century BC
Length: 6.7 cm

Provenance. Private collection UK, acquired 1991 

Rupert Wace Ancient Art
14 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4PP - Email: info@rupertwace.co.uk

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