Roman fibula with incised line decoration on the bow (1st–4th centuries AD). Bronze. Length 10.8 cm. Roman fibulae were decorative brooches used to fasten garments, functioning much like modern safety pins. Crafted in bronze, silver, or gold, they came in many shapes and styles that varied across regions and periods. Beyond their practical purpose, fibulae often reflected personal identity, status, and artistic taste within Roman society. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an art dealer in 2024 (US). The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.