Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Fibula with red enamels and circular decoration – 1st–3rd centuries - 38 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze fibula with red enamel decoration and a circular central medallion, dating to the Roman Imperial era (1st–3rd century AD), measuring 35 × 18 × 5 mm and in good overall condition with a greenish archaeological patina.
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Bronze fibula with red enamels and circular decoration – 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries AD (reference chronology).
Material: Bronze with red enamel decoration.
Measurements: 35 × 18 × 5 mm.
Auction description:
The piece presents a body with a symmetrical outline, with four small ornamental fields distributed around a prominent circular central medallion, decorated with concentric raised rings and a small central knop.
Especially interesting is the preservation of the four enamelled fields in reddish tones, in which delicate linear motifs are still discernible, contrasting with the bronze surface.
The composition is completed by small lateral projections, a pointed lower termination, and a solid upper suspension ring.
The piece preserves a beautiful dark green archaeological patina, with mineral deposits and ochre tones that enhance its ornamentation.
Condition: Good overall conservation, with upper ring, well-defined central decoration, significant remains of red enamel, and attractive superficial patina.
Bronze fibula with red enamels and circular decoration – 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries AD (reference chronology).
Material: Bronze with red enamel decoration.
Measurements: 35 × 18 × 5 mm.
Auction description:
The piece presents a body with a symmetrical outline, with four small ornamental fields distributed around a prominent circular central medallion, decorated with concentric raised rings and a small central knop.
Especially interesting is the preservation of the four enamelled fields in reddish tones, in which delicate linear motifs are still discernible, contrasting with the bronze surface.
The composition is completed by small lateral projections, a pointed lower termination, and a solid upper suspension ring.
The piece preserves a beautiful dark green archaeological patina, with mineral deposits and ochre tones that enhance its ornamentation.
Condition: Good overall conservation, with upper ring, well-defined central decoration, significant remains of red enamel, and attractive superficial patina.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S II DC
Name of object
Fibula with red enamels and circular decoration – 1st–3rd centuries
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
38 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
5 mm
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Yes
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Original/official
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