A fine ancient Roman bronze fibula.
A so-called ‘crossbow’ fibula.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Simply a wonderful piece for the Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet!
Date:
circa. 2nd – 4th century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. It lacks its pin, and it has small losses throughout. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 72 mm
Width: ca. 54 mm
Height: ca. 26 mm
Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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Dimensions:Height: 1.03 in (2.6 cm)Width: 2.13 in (5.4 cm)Depth: 2.84 in (7.2 cm)
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Style:Classical Roman(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Bronze
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:15th Century and Earlier
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Date of Manufacture:2nd-4th Century CE
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Condition:DistressedWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. It lacks its pin. It has small losses throughout, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
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Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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Reference Number:Seller: D/I INVSeller: LU1610224455902
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