Ancient Roman Bird Fibula 「神々の使者」
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Ancient Roman bird fibula 'Messenger of the Gods', a bronze dove-shaped brooch dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, with its original catchplate and pin, size 34.9 × 19 mm, in good condition with olive-green patina, authenticated as original, acquired in 2026 from a dealer in the Netherlands.
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ご注意: 国境を越える規制により、EU内への発送に限定されます。入札を行う前に、有効なEU配送先住所をお持ちであることを確認してください。
ローマ時代の鳥のブローチ・フィブラ（ハトの形）。胴体には翼と尾に彫り込まれたジグザグの装飾が施されています。このフィブラには元の留具と針（堅固な状態）のままです。
サイズ：約34.9×19 mm
状態：非常に良好でしっかりとした状態。滑らかなオリーブグリーンの錆止め（パティーナ）が美しく、年齢と使用に伴う擦り跡が見られます。
真偽証明書：要望に応じて提供可能（PDF形式）。
-> ケルト世界とローマ世界では、鳥は神々からの使者であり、吉兆または凶兆をもたらすものとみなされていました。
ケルトの精神指導者であるドルイドは、鳥が地上高く飛翔し神と交信できる能力を敬愛していました。彼らは鳥の歌声や飛行パターンには隠された意味があると信じていました。
ローマの卜官は鳥の振る舞いを観察して前兆を受け取りました。鳥の種類次第で、神々の吉凶の前兆が恵まれることもあれば不利であることもありました。」} }#!/ END of JSON? Wait there is trailing. Ensure only one key. My content includes quotes. It's fine. Let's ensure the JSON is valid. It starts {
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
ご注意: 国境を越える規制により、EU内への発送に限定されます。入札を行う前に、有効なEU配送先住所をお持ちであることを確認してください。
ローマ時代の鳥のブローチ・フィブラ（ハトの形）。胴体には翼と尾に彫り込まれたジグザグの装飾が施されています。このフィブラには元の留具と針（堅固な状態）のままです。
サイズ：約34.9×19 mm
状態：非常に良好でしっかりとした状態。滑らかなオリーブグリーンの錆止め（パティーナ）が美しく、年齢と使用に伴う擦り跡が見られます。
真偽証明書：要望に応じて提供可能（PDF形式）。
-> ケルト世界とローマ世界では、鳥は神々からの使者であり、吉兆または凶兆をもたらすものとみなされていました。
ケルトの精神指導者であるドルイドは、鳥が地上高く飛翔し神と交信できる能力を敬愛していました。彼らは鳥の歌声や飛行パターンには隠された意味があると信じていました。
ローマの卜官は鳥の振る舞いを観察して前兆を受け取りました。鳥の種類次第で、神々の吉凶の前兆が恵まれることもあれば不利であることもありました。」} }#!/ END of JSON? Wait there is trailing. Ensure only one key. My content includes quotes. It's fine. Let's ensure the JSON is valid. It starts {
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
文化
Ancient Roman
世紀/年代
1st - 2nd century AD
商品名
Bird Fibula 'Messenger of the Gods'
取得先
Dealer at a fair
取得年
2026
取得国
Netherlands
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Dealer at a fair
前所有者 - 取得年
2026
前所有者 - 取得国
Netherlands
この商品を合法的に取得し、販売する権利があることを保証します
はい'
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
