Ancient Roman, Empire トランペット腓骨
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Ancient Roman trumpet fibula from the Empire, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, in good original condition with olive-green patina, measuring approximately 42.1 mm by 29 mm, acquired in 2026 from the Netherlands via an antique market.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze trumpet fibula with a broad, expanded head and a strongly arched bow.
The bow is richly modelled with a prominent central moulding composed of raised collars and rounded elements. Below this, the brooch narrows into a long foot terminating in a large spherical knob. The original pin remains preserved and extends towards the catchplate.
Good and solid condition, complete. Attractive smooth olive-green patina with areas of cuprite, mineral deposits and surface wear, consistent with age and use.
Length: ± 42,1 mm
Width: ± 29 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Trumpet fibulae were especially popular in the north-western provinces of the Roman Empire, including Britain, Gaul and the Rhineland. Their expanded heads resemble the bell of a trumpet, while the ornate central mouldings often imitate stylised vegetal forms. These brooches were practical garment fasteners, but their size and elaborate decoration also made them visible expressions of regional fashion and personal status.
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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!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze trumpet fibula with a broad, expanded head and a strongly arched bow.
The bow is richly modelled with a prominent central moulding composed of raised collars and rounded elements. Below this, the brooch narrows into a long foot terminating in a large spherical knob. The original pin remains preserved and extends towards the catchplate.
Good and solid condition, complete. Attractive smooth olive-green patina with areas of cuprite, mineral deposits and surface wear, consistent with age and use.
Length: ± 42,1 mm
Width: ± 29 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Trumpet fibulae were especially popular in the north-western provinces of the Roman Empire, including Britain, Gaul and the Rhineland. Their expanded heads resemble the bell of a trumpet, while the ornate central mouldings often imitate stylised vegetal forms. These brooches were practical garment fasteners, but their size and elaborate decoration also made them visible expressions of regional fashion and personal status.
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!
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文化
Ancient Roman, Empire
世紀/年代
2nd-3rd century AD
商品名
Trumpet Fibula
取得先
Antique market
取得年
2026
取得国
Netherlands
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Antique market
前所有者 - 取得年
2026
前所有者 - 取得国
Netherlands
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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.
