Ancient Roman, Empire Silver bird fibula applique
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 220 - € 250
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Ancient Roman Empire silver bird fibula applique, 2nd century AD, in excellent condition, 26 mm long, provenance from an auction house in Vienna and acquired in 2026 from a private collection; authentic original.
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A ROMANO-CELTIC SILVER BIRD APPLIQUE
Applique in the form of a stylised bird with domed head, long beak, and fantail. With incised and punched decoration, the edge of the tail notched.
L 26 mm
Circa 1st century AD.
Provenance: auction house Vienna
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A ROMANO-CELTIC SILVER BIRD APPLIQUE
Applique in the form of a stylised bird with domed head, long beak, and fantail. With incised and punched decoration, the edge of the tail notched.
L 26 mm
Circa 1st century AD.
Provenance: auction house Vienna
We ship exclusively within the European Community.
As a private collector and seller, I am not authorized to issue certificates of authenticity.
The Catawiki invoice attests to both the provenance and the authenticity of the purchased item.
Past invoices and import/export documents are not shared with customers.
Protection of cultural assets: All artifacts we offer come from renowned collections and were acquired at art auctions and from estates, and are provided with an export license.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
2nd Century AD
Name of object
bird fibula applique
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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