Large / Elegant Roman Silver Fibula - 71.9 grams

**Originally Listed At $1000**

Roman, Imperial Period, probably from the Danubian provinces, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A t-shaped 70% silver fibula, very large and elegant with a coiled, spring-shaped upper bar that forms the upper part of the pin, and a thick, gently curving vertical bar, its surface studded with thick silver globules. The terminal flares outward into three points and ends in a bobble-shaped finial. A thick pin fits into a folded clasp on the back. Size: 4.75" W x 1.8" H (12.1 cm x 4.6 cm); 71.9 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Lisa Bradley collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s

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Condition Report: Pin has been repaired at the top, is slightly bent, and is frozen in place. Otherwise in excellent condition, with a dark patina in places.