Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Discoidal appliqué with decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD. - 28 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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Roman bronze discoidal applique with concentric decoration from the Roman Empire, dating to the 2nd–3rd centuries AD, dimensions 28 × 28 × 8 mm, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

A Roman bronze discoidal appliqué with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Culture: Roman.

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

Material: Bronze.

Description for auction:

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

It features an attractive circular design, headed 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.

Condition: Good preservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and attractive ancient patina.

A Roman bronze discoidal appliqué with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD.

Culture: Roman.

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

Material: Bronze.

Description for auction:

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

It features an attractive circular design, headed 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.

Condition: Good preservation 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
Discoidal appliqué 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
28 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
28 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
8 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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