Ancient Roman Bronze Decorated onion-head brooch. - 8 cm
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman onion-head fibula with decoration – Late Roman period, 4th–5th century AD.
Culture: Roman Empire
Dating: 4th–5th century AD
Object type: onion-head fibula (garment clasp)
Material: Bronze
Era: Late Roman Imperial period
Description
Interesting ancient Roman onion-head fibula from the late Roman Imperial period, dating to the 4th–5th century AD.
The fibula is characterized by its distinctive, boldly curved bow, the prominent onion-shaped end knobs, and the elongated, decorated foot. The sculpted decorative elements and the circular embellishments give the piece a striking appearance.
Onion-head fibulae were common garment clasps in the late Roman period. They were used to fasten clothing and are often associated with the Roman military and administrative culture.
Condition
Ancient, expected antique condition with a beautiful patina. The pin is firmly corroded. Please refer to the pictures.
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Ancient Roman onion-head fibula with decoration – Late Roman period, 4th–5th century AD.
Culture: Roman Empire
Dating: 4th–5th century AD
Object type: onion-head fibula (garment clasp)
Material: Bronze
Era: Late Roman Imperial period
Description
Interesting ancient Roman onion-head fibula from the late Roman Imperial period, dating to the 4th–5th century AD.
The fibula is characterized by its distinctive, boldly curved bow, the prominent onion-shaped end knobs, and the elongated, decorated foot. The sculpted decorative elements and the circular embellishments give the piece a striking appearance.
Onion-head fibulae were common garment clasps in the late Roman period. They were used to fasten clothing and are often associated with the Roman military and administrative culture.
Condition
Ancient, expected antique condition with a beautiful patina. The pin is firmly corroded. Please refer to the pictures.
No shipping outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
4. - 5. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Decorated onion-head brooch.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2008
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Height
8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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