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 openwork Sun Wheel / Wheel of Fortune fibula brooch. The reverse retains the upright catchplate and pin attachment elements. -> The divisions of the sun wheel represent the solar calendar and the four cardinal directions, signifying the four identities of life-self, intellectual, emotional and the actual manifestation. Very rare type. Diameter: ± 36,1 mm maximum Condition: Good and solid condition, includes the springloop and catchplate, pin missing. Fantastic smooth olive-brown patina, signs of wear consistent with age and use. -> The Sun Wheel appears frequently in the Bronze Age and Celtic period. It remained a popular design and has been used in many ancient cultures. The Sun Wheel symbol is believed to invoke the great cosmic powers to bless the Earth with fertility, life, abundance, prosperity and peace. For the Romans, it symbolized the sun god Sol Invictus, or "The Invincible Sun," who was depicted driving a chariot drawn by four horses. This imagery highlighted the importance of the sun in sustaining life and its role in religious and cultural practices. The Sun Wheel's design also appeared in mosaics and jewellery, blending pagan symbolism with early Christian art during the Roman era. It represented cosmic cycles and the passage of time, reflecting humanity's connection to the natural world.