Roman Silver Combat Plate Brooch
2nd century AD. A silver plate brooch depicting a triumphant gladiator attacking a fallen opponent on a hatched base line, sprung pin and catch to the reverse. See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012. 18 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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2nd century AD. A silver plate brooch depicting a triumphant gladiator attacking a fallen opponent on a hatched base line, sprung pin and catch to the reverse. See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012. 18 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.