Roman Enamelled Plate Brooch 2nd,3rd Century AD
Roman Enamelled Plate Brooch 2nd,3rd Century AD
Roman bronze enamelled plate brooch. Eight lobes with remnants of green enamel around the repeating pattern of blue , green and white enamel with a central raised knob. Complete with bronze pin and catch plate. Most of the original enamel still present. Very fine condition; 40mm, 19.6 grams. From the collection of EU gentlemen, acquired on the German art market in 2000s. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1419.
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Roman Enamelled Plate Brooch 2nd,3rd Century AD
Roman bronze enamelled plate brooch. Eight lobes with remnants of green enamel around the repeating pattern of blue , green and white enamel with a central raised knob. Complete with bronze pin and catch plate. Most of the original enamel still present. Very fine condition; 40mm, 19.6 grams. From the collection of EU gentlemen, acquired on the German art market in 2000s. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1419.