Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Fibula with decoration — 2nd–3rd centuries AD. - 23 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman Empire bronze fibula with a rhomboidal plaque and concentric relief decoration, dating to the 2nd century.
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Bronze Roman fibula with decoration — 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Era: Roman Empire.
Dating: 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Diamond-shaped plate fibula.
Interesting Roman fibula made of cast bronze, with an elegant geometric design featuring four projections finished with small ornamental widenings.
Its front face presents an elaborate central decoration formed by relief concentric circles, arranged around a small circular motif.
On the reverse, the elements of the ancient fastening system are visible, used to secure tunics, cloaks and other garments.
Fibulae constituted one of the most characteristic accessories of Roman attire, combining their practical function with an important ornamental component.
Condition: Preserves its main structure and good definition of the decorative motifs. It shows an attractive archaeological patina of green and brown tones, with mineral deposits and signs of age.
An interesting example of Roman ornamental metalworking, especially appealing for its geometric composition and concentric decoration.
Bronze Roman fibula with decoration — 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Era: Roman Empire.
Dating: 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Diamond-shaped plate fibula.
Interesting Roman fibula made of cast bronze, with an elegant geometric design featuring four projections finished with small ornamental widenings.
Its front face presents an elaborate central decoration formed by relief concentric circles, arranged around a small circular motif.
On the reverse, the elements of the ancient fastening system are visible, used to secure tunics, cloaks and other garments.
Fibulae constituted one of the most characteristic accessories of Roman attire, combining their practical function with an important ornamental component.
Condition: Preserves its main structure and good definition of the decorative motifs. It shows an attractive archaeological patina of green and brown tones, with mineral deposits and signs of age.
An interesting example of Roman ornamental metalworking, especially appealing for its geometric composition and concentric decoration.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.II
Name of object
Fibula with decoration — 2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
23 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
15 mm
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Yes
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Original/official
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