Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Ornamental appliqué with a central button — 1st–4th centuries CE. - 30 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman bronze circular ornamental plaque with a central button, dating to the 1st–4th centuries CE, measuring 30 × 30 × 9 mm, in good condition.
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Bronze Roman ornamental plaque with a central button — 1st–4th centuries CE.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Circular ornamental plaque with a posterior mounting system.
An interesting bronze plaque of circular shape, characterized by an elegant relief design of concentric circles, arranged around a prominent central button with a flat terminus.
The composition features a carefully defined outer border and a slightly concave surface, which accentuates the volume of the central element.
On the reverse side, traces of the ancient mounting system remain, characteristic of metal fittings used to ornament wooden surfaces, furniture, and other structures.
The piece shows an attractive green and brown patina, with mineral deposits, wear, and signs of antiquity.
Condition: Good integrity of the disk and its decoration, with deterioration of the rear mounting element.
An interesting example of small-scale ornamental metalwork with Roman tradition, especially appealing for its geometric balance and its preservation.
Bronze Roman ornamental plaque with a central button — 1st–4th centuries CE.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Circular ornamental plaque with a posterior mounting system.
An interesting bronze plaque of circular shape, characterized by an elegant relief design of concentric circles, arranged around a prominent central button with a flat terminus.
The composition features a carefully defined outer border and a slightly concave surface, which accentuates the volume of the central element.
On the reverse side, traces of the ancient mounting system remain, characteristic of metal fittings used to ornament wooden surfaces, furniture, and other structures.
The piece shows an attractive green and brown patina, with mineral deposits, wear, and signs of antiquity.
Condition: Good integrity of the disk and its decoration, with deterioration of the rear mounting element.
An interesting example of small-scale ornamental metalwork with Roman tradition, especially appealing for its geometric balance and its preservation.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.IV
Name of object
Ornamental appliqué with a central button — 1st–4th 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
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
30 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
9 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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