Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Clasp – High Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries CE. - 7 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Ornamental bronze fastener with double fluted conical end pieces – Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Cultural reference: Roman.
Typological chronology: Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Material: Cast bronze.
Auction description:
An interesting and distinctive ornamental bronze fastener, characterized by its elegant elongated structure and its two prominent conical end pieces, decorated with longitudinal relief grooves.
The piece features a central body of rounded section and a slightly curved profile, finished at both ends by two faceted conical buttons, carefully shaped and symmetrically arranged.
The ornamental treatment of the end pieces is especially striking, with their longitudinal ridges converging toward the ends, giving the whole an attractive geometric composition.
The double-headed metal closures, known as toggles, were part of ancient fastening systems, used in both textiles and various belt fittings. Their design allowed a combination of strength, functionality and ornamentation.
The piece constitutes an interesting example of small historical metalwork, where the simplicity of the structure contrasts with the elaborate treatment of its ends.
It preserves a beautiful olive-green patina, with brown tones and surface deposits that highlight its ornamental details.
Condition: Very good overall appearance, with both end pieces intact, grooves clearly visible, central body intact and an attractive archeological-looking patina.
An especially interesting piece due to its original double-end design and well-balanced proportions.
Ornamental bronze fastener with double fluted conical end pieces – Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Cultural reference: Roman.
Typological chronology: Roman Empire, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Material: Cast bronze.
Auction description:
An interesting and distinctive ornamental bronze fastener, characterized by its elegant elongated structure and its two prominent conical end pieces, decorated with longitudinal relief grooves.
The piece features a central body of rounded section and a slightly curved profile, finished at both ends by two faceted conical buttons, carefully shaped and symmetrically arranged.
The ornamental treatment of the end pieces is especially striking, with their longitudinal ridges converging toward the ends, giving the whole an attractive geometric composition.
The double-headed metal closures, known as toggles, were part of ancient fastening systems, used in both textiles and various belt fittings. Their design allowed a combination of strength, functionality and ornamentation.
The piece constitutes an interesting example of small historical metalwork, where the simplicity of the structure contrasts with the elaborate treatment of its ends.
It preserves a beautiful olive-green patina, with brown tones and surface deposits that highlight its ornamental details.
Condition: Very good overall appearance, with both end pieces intact, grooves clearly visible, central body intact and an attractive archeological-looking patina.
An especially interesting piece due to its original double-end design and well-balanced proportions.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.II
Name of object
Clasp – High Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
7 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
42 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
7 mm
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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