Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Discoidal fibula with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD. - 17 mm
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Bronze Roman discoidal fibula with concentric decoration dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, 17×17×9 mm, in good condition, acquired in 1960 from a gallery in Spain.
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Roman bronze discoidal fibula with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Auction description:
Elegant Roman bronze discoidal fibula, belonging to the tradition of small personal adornments used during the Roman Empire to fasten cloaks and other garments.
It presents an attractive circular design, topped by a small central raised button, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The outer area incorporates various sunken geometric fields, arranged radially, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.
This type of fibulae constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metalwork, in which craftsmen combined functionality and decoration through geometrical shapes of great elegance.
The piece preserves a beautiful green archaeological patina, with turquoise, ochre tones and mineral deposits that accentuate the reliefs and confer a notable aesthetic appeal.
Conservation status: Good preservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and an attractive old patina.
Roman bronze discoidal fibula with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Auction description:
Elegant Roman bronze discoidal fibula, belonging to the tradition of small personal adornments used during the Roman Empire to fasten cloaks and other garments.
It presents an attractive circular design, topped by a small central raised button, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The outer area incorporates various sunken geometric fields, arranged radially, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.
This type of fibulae constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metalwork, in which craftsmen combined functionality and decoration through geometrical shapes of great elegance.
The piece preserves a beautiful green archaeological patina, with turquoise, ochre tones and mineral deposits that accentuate the reliefs and confer a notable aesthetic appeal.
Conservation status: Good preservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and an attractive old patina.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Discoidal fibula with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
17 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
17 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
9 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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