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THBLot of 2 Roman Silver Military Fibulae - 31.1 grams
Lot 32
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Nov 29, 2018
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2018-11-29 10:00:00
2018-11-29 10:00:00
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What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
The larger is Roman to Byzantine, late Imperial period, ca. 280 to mid 6th century CE; the smaller is Roman, Imperial Period, from the Danubian provinces, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A pair of beautiful, high-quality silver (90% silver) "crossbow" fibulae (brooches) used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. The larger (and more recently made) is cruciform, with round bosses on the terminals and a flat tailpiece. It is decorated with lines and dots, likely made using an awl. The smaller is t-shaped, with a simple, smooth surface. It still has its thick, silver pin on the back for fastening. Size of the larger: 1.75" W x 2.5" H (4.4 cm x 6.4 cm); 31.1 grams total weight
Brooches of the larger style were in vogue in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites; they are similar to those found in contemporary Baltic tribes during the early Migration period and probably represent a mixing of cultures during this volatile time period. Some of the known examples have overt Christian symbols, as the gold one at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/466286) with its openwork cross on the tailpiece.
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; [smaller] ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 286 - Objects (February 5-8, 2013, lot 598); ex-private Austrian collection
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#138797Both have a rich, matte patina on the surface. Larger is missing its pin, but otherwise is in good condition. The smaller is in excellent condition.Condition
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