Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A group of three bronze fibulae comprising a bow type with bulbous curved body and coiled spring hinge, an elongated bow with tapered form and axial bar hinge, and a diamond-shaped plate brooch with openwork center and solid bar hinge. Each served as a garment fastener while displaying distinct regional and stylistic variations. Together they illustrate the range of Roman fibula forms in use between the early and later Imperial periods. Size of square: 1.5" L x 1.5" W (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 - 2010

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  • Condition: The bow fibular has a stable crack on the coiled pin. All three pins are encrusted in place. Heavy patina.

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