2nd-1st century BC. A gold clasp comprising a plaque with curved lateral frond extensions, applied beaded wire rims, central discoid cell with beaded wire rim and dentilled edge; loop to the reverse and clip with fabric (?) remains. Cf. Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, pl.LXX, item 3015 for type. 10.21 grams, 45.5mm (2"). Property of a European businessman; formerly in a Belgian collection; previously from an old German collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition, damaged, one frond absent.