Ancient Roman Silver Fibula
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A silver knee brooch (fibula) from Ancient Rome, dating to the 1st–3rd century A.D., 34 mm in length and 12 g in weight, in very good condition and acquired from a private collection in the United Kingdom in 1995.
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Description from the seller
A silver-gilt knee brooch One popular type was the fibula, a safety pin-like brooch, used to fasten clothing, such as the Roman toga. Silver brooches served both practical and decorative purposes, reflecting the wearer's status and personal taste. Archaeological discoveries of these artefacts provide valuable insights into Roman fashion and craftsmanship.
Mesurments:34mm. 12-13g.
See
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts,
Oxford, 1989, item 1659; Hattatt, R.,
Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1238, for type.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement was seen by Catawiki. Important info.
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THE Seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
for EU import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
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-gilt knee brooch One popular type was the fibula, a safety pin-like brooch, used to fasten clothing, such as the Roman toga. Silver brooches served both practical and decorative purposes, reflecting the wearer's status and personal taste. Archaeological discoveries of these artefacts provide valuable insights into Roman fashion and craftsmanship.
Mesurments:34mm. 12-13g.
See
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts,
Oxford, 1989, item 1659; Hattatt, R.,
Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1238, for type.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement was seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
for EU import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
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
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Silver
Century/timeframe
1st.-3rd. C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
12 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
