Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze, Gold Ornamental appliqué with a central button — 1st–4th centuries CE. - 37 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Roman bronze ornamental appliqué with central button — 1st–4th centuries AD.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Circular ornamental appliqué with rear mounting system.
An interesting circular bronze appliqué, characterized by an elegant design of relief concentric circles arranged around a prominent central button with a flat termination.
The composition features a carefully defined outer rim and a slightly concave surface, which emphasizes the volume of the central element.
On the reverse, it retains traces of the ancient mounting system, typical of metal fittings used to ornament wooden surfaces, furniture, and other structures.
The piece displays an attractive green and brown patina, with mineral deposits, wear, and signs of antiquity.
Conservation status: Good integrity of the disk and its decoration, with deterioration of the rear mounting element.
An interesting example of small ornamental metalwork with Roman tradition, especially striking for its geometric balance and its state of preservation.
Roman bronze ornamental appliqué with central button — 1st–4th centuries AD.
Proposed period: Roman Empire.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Circular ornamental appliqué with rear mounting system.
An interesting circular bronze appliqué, characterized by an elegant design of relief concentric circles arranged around a prominent central button with a flat termination.
The composition features a carefully defined outer rim and a slightly concave surface, which emphasizes the volume of the central element.
On the reverse, it retains traces of the ancient mounting system, typical of metal fittings used to ornament wooden surfaces, furniture, and other structures.
The piece displays an attractive green and brown patina, with mineral deposits, wear, and signs of antiquity.
Conservation status: Good integrity of the disk and its decoration, with deterioration of the rear mounting element.
An interesting example of small ornamental metalwork with Roman tradition, especially striking for its geometric balance and its state of 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, Gold
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
37 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
37 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
12 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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