Ancient Roman Bronze Belt Element- Plaque shaped as a Fish, an important Early Christian Symbol. With an Austrian Export

Ancient Roman Bronze Belt Element- Plaque shaped as a Fish, an important Early Christian Symbol.
At the time when Christianity was strongly forbidden and persecuted in the Roman empire simple zoomorphic symbols related with the bible were a secret sign among the christians. In excellent grade with nice light green patina, embossed decoration. Rare

Wide: 4,1 cm.

Purchased from a German Auction House.
The object will be shipped with an Austrian export license.
For buyers outside EU the export license will be issued separately and will take from 1-5 weeks.
Please note that we can't interfere this process. Our invoice is also a guaranty of authenticity of the object.