Ancient Roman Silver Fibula - 87 mm
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Description from the seller
A silver fibula from the Roman Empire, extremely rare in this size, was used in some rituals and originally comes from an old German collection dating from 1994.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A silver fibula from the Roman Empire, extremely rare in this size, was used in some rituals and originally comes from an old German collection dating from 1994.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1vCh-1nCh
Name of object
Fibula
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1994
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
87 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2007
Width
81 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
25 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
