Ancient Roman Bronze Fibula
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Roman Noric-Pannonian double-knob fibula in bronze, Almgren 236, likely Garbsch A236a, dating to late Augustan to early 1st century AD, 8.2 cm long, 2.1 cm wide, 29 g, with preserved spiral construction and long pin in very good overall condition.
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Roman Noric-Pannonian Double-Knob Fibula – Almgren 236 – probably Garbsch A236a – Bronze – Early Imperial Period
Very well preserved Roman Noric-Pannonian double-knob fibula made of bronze, belonging to the Almgren 236 group. Based on its characteristic features, the fibula is most probably closely related to the early Garbsch A236a variant.
Characteristic features include the robust bow widening towards the head, the two distinctly profiled transverse knobs and the elongated openwork frame-shaped foot with several internal struts. The head is smoothly formed without a pronounced central ridge.
Particularly noteworthy is the largely complete state of preservation. The spring mechanism and the long original pin are preserved.
One of the fine internal struts of the openwork foot is broken approximately in the middle and bent in its lower section. The strut itself is still present. This can clearly be seen in the detailed photographs.
The surface shows a naturally developed green to dark-green patina with areas of brown and reddish corrosion and age-related deposits.
Classification: Noric-Pannonian double-knob fibula
Type: Almgren 236, probably Garbsch A236a
Dating: Late Augustan period to early 1st century AD
Cultural region: Roman / Noric-Pannonian region
Material: Bronze / copper alloy
Length: 8.2 cm
Maximum width: 2.1 cm
Weight: 29 g
Condition:
Very good overall condition with the spring mechanism and long pin preserved. One of the fine internal struts of the openwork frame-shaped foot is broken in the middle and bent in its lower section, but the strut remains present. Age-related patina, corrosion and traces of wear as shown in the photographs. No modern restoration has been carried out by the present owner.
Literature reference:
Jochen Garbsch, Die norisch-pannonische Frauentracht im 1. und 2. Jahrhundert, Munich 1965, Almgren 236 group, particularly the early A236a–c variants.
Provenance:
The fibula was acquired by the present owner in 2003 from a private collection in Munich, Germany, and has demonstrably remained in his possession since that time.
The seller guarantees that this lot was legally acquired and that he is entitled to sell the object.
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Roman Noric-Pannonian Double-Knob Fibula – Almgren 236 – probably Garbsch A236a – Bronze – Early Imperial Period
Very well preserved Roman Noric-Pannonian double-knob fibula made of bronze, belonging to the Almgren 236 group. Based on its characteristic features, the fibula is most probably closely related to the early Garbsch A236a variant.
Characteristic features include the robust bow widening towards the head, the two distinctly profiled transverse knobs and the elongated openwork frame-shaped foot with several internal struts. The head is smoothly formed without a pronounced central ridge.
Particularly noteworthy is the largely complete state of preservation. The spring mechanism and the long original pin are preserved.
One of the fine internal struts of the openwork foot is broken approximately in the middle and bent in its lower section. The strut itself is still present. This can clearly be seen in the detailed photographs.
The surface shows a naturally developed green to dark-green patina with areas of brown and reddish corrosion and age-related deposits.
Classification: Noric-Pannonian double-knob fibula
Type: Almgren 236, probably Garbsch A236a
Dating: Late Augustan period to early 1st century AD
Cultural region: Roman / Noric-Pannonian region
Material: Bronze / copper alloy
Length: 8.2 cm
Maximum width: 2.1 cm
Weight: 29 g
Condition:
Very good overall condition with the spring mechanism and long pin preserved. One of the fine internal struts of the openwork frame-shaped foot is broken in the middle and bent in its lower section, but the strut remains present. Age-related patina, corrosion and traces of wear as shown in the photographs. No modern restoration has been carried out by the present owner.
Literature reference:
Jochen Garbsch, Die norisch-pannonische Frauentracht im 1. und 2. Jahrhundert, Munich 1965, Almgren 236 group, particularly the early A236a–c variants.
Provenance:
The fibula was acquired by the present owner in 2003 from a private collection in Munich, Germany, and has demonstrably remained in his possession since that time.
The seller guarantees that this lot was legally acquired and that he is entitled to sell the object.
Shipping:
Insured DHL parcel shipping within the European Union.
Shipping is only possible within the EU. Please take this into account before placing a bid.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1.
Name of object
Fibula
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2003
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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