Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Lid of a seal box - 20 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This bronze lid of a seal box from the Roman Empire, dated to the 1st–3rd century AD, has concentric decoration and an ancient green patina.
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Sealed Roman bronze box lid with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Material: Bronze.
Auction description:
Elegant sealed Roman box lid made of bronze, 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, led by a small central relief button, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The outer area incorporates various radially arranged recessed geometric fields, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.
This type of sealed box lid constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metalwork, in which artisans combined functionality and decoration through forms of great elegance.
The piece retains a beautiful green archaeological patina, with turquoise, ochre, and mineral deposit tones that enhance the reliefs and add notable aesthetic appeal.
Condition: Good preservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear, and an attractive ancient patina.
Sealed Roman bronze box lid with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Culture: Roman.
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries CE.
Material: Bronze.
Auction description:
Elegant sealed Roman box lid made of bronze, 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, led by a small central relief button, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The outer area incorporates various radially arranged recessed geometric fields, which provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition.
This type of sealed box lid constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metalwork, in which artisans combined functionality and decoration through forms of great elegance.
The piece retains a beautiful green archaeological patina, with turquoise, ochre, and mineral deposit tones that enhance the reliefs and add notable aesthetic appeal.
Condition: Good preservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear, and an attractive ancient patina.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Lid of a seal box
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
20 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
15 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
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