No. 102211516

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Ancient Roman Silver Fibula, Knee Brooch Type
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€ 140
3 days ago

Ancient Roman Silver Fibula, Knee Brooch Type

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman solid silver knee-type bow fibula in a rare complete condition including the full spring, pin and catchplate. The fibula has a finely detailed knob on the foot of the bow and has a band with incised linear decorations on the bow. ± 30,9 x 18,4 mm Good and solid condition, complete with pin (rigid) and catchplate. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> Typical for a knee type fibula is the short bow with a sharp bend, giving the appearance of a bended knee. Knee type fibulae are common from Britain to the Lower Danube, but are also found further away, as far away as Syria. They are generally a Roman military type.

No. 102211516

Sold
Ancient Roman Silver Fibula, Knee Brooch Type

Ancient Roman Silver Fibula, Knee Brooch Type

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.

Roman solid silver knee-type bow fibula in a rare complete condition including the full spring, pin and catchplate. The fibula has a finely detailed knob on the foot of the bow and has a band with incised linear decorations on the bow.

± 30,9 x 18,4 mm
Good and solid condition, complete with pin (rigid) and catchplate. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

-> Typical for a knee type fibula is the short bow with a sharp bend, giving the appearance of a bended knee. Knee type fibulae are common from Britain to the Lower Danube, but are also found further away, as far away as Syria. They are generally a Roman military type.




Final bid
€ 140
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 330 - € 400

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