Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Plaque depicting 2 fishes - 43 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Roman bronze plaque depicting two fish, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good overall condition with a dark green-brown patina, measures 43 × 32 × 7 mm, authentic/original, acquired in 1970 from a private collection in Spain, the previous owner from a gallery/antiquary.
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Roman bronze plaque with a fish decoration
Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The surface preserves an old dark green-brown patina, with encrustations, wear, and surface oxidation. The central decoration, although partially eroded, remains visible.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Chronology: Roman period, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Dimensions: 43 × 32 × 7 mm.
Conservation status: good for its age, with wear, corrosion, and small irregularities along the edges.
Roman bronze plaque with a fish decoration
Roman Empire, ca. 1st–3rd centuries AD.
The surface preserves an old dark green-brown patina, with encrustations, wear, and surface oxidation. The central decoration, although partially eroded, remains visible.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Chronology: Roman period, probably 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Dimensions: 43 × 32 × 7 mm.
Conservation status: good for its age, with wear, corrosion, and small irregularities along the edges.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Plaque depicting 2 fishes
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
43 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
32 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
7 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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