Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Disk-shaped fibula with decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD. - 31 mm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Decorated Roman bronze disc fibula from the 2nd–3rd century AD.

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Description from the seller

Roman bronze discoidal brooch with decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Culture: Roman.

Era: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Material: Bronze.

Auction description:

Elegant Roman discoidal brooch made of bronze, belonging to the tradition of small personal adornments used during the Roman Empire to fasten mantles and other garments.

It features an attractive circular design, led by a small central button in relief, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The exterior area incorporates various radially arranged recessed geometric fields, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.

This type of brooch constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metallurgy, in which craftsmen combined functionality and decoration through elegant geometric shapes.

The piece retains a beautiful archaeological green patina, with turquoise tones, ochres and mineral deposits that accentuate the reliefs and add notable aesthetic appeal.

Conservation status: Good conservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and attractive ancient patina.

Roman bronze discoidal brooch with decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Culture: Roman.

Era: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Material: Bronze.

Auction description:

Elegant Roman discoidal brooch made of bronze, belonging to the tradition of small personal adornments used during the Roman Empire to fasten mantles and other garments.

It features an attractive circular design, led by a small central button in relief, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The exterior area incorporates various radially arranged recessed geometric fields, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.

This type of brooch constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metallurgy, in which craftsmen combined functionality and decoration through elegant geometric shapes.

The piece retains a beautiful archaeological green patina, with turquoise tones, ochres and mineral deposits that accentuate the reliefs and add notable aesthetic appeal.

Conservation status: Good conservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and attractive ancient patina.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Disk-shaped fibula with 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
31 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
31 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
Spain (Mainland)Verified
213
Objects sold
94.64%
Private

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