4 Roman Bronze & Copper Fibulae
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine ensemble of 2 bronze and 2 copper crossbow fibulae or brooches, used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. Each is cruciform, with its tubular arms, an arched midsection, and a lengthy tiller. A coiled wire adorns the lateral arms of 3, while the 4th exhibits smooth arms with knob-like finials and a decorative bulb projecting from the stirrup area. Wonderful examples of the Roman Empire's luxury arts! Size of largest: 3" L x 1.7" W x 1" H (7.6 cm x 4.3 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-private New Jersey, USA collection before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#149290
Condition Report: Pins of all 4 are not moveable, which impedes function. Expected abrasions to all, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent with rich patina.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine ensemble of 2 bronze and 2 copper crossbow fibulae or brooches, used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. Each is cruciform, with its tubular arms, an arched midsection, and a lengthy tiller. A coiled wire adorns the lateral arms of 3, while the 4th exhibits smooth arms with knob-like finials and a decorative bulb projecting from the stirrup area. Wonderful examples of the Roman Empire's luxury arts! Size of largest: 3" L x 1.7" W x 1" H (7.6 cm x 4.3 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-private New Jersey, USA collection before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#149290
Condition Report: Pins of all 4 are not moveable, which impedes function. Expected abrasions to all, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent with rich patina.
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