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THBPublished Roman Gold Crossbow Fibula - 24.6 g
Lot 52C
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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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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional art from around the world - Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern; Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India; Fine Art from the 17th century to present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 4th century CE. A beautiful, large, gold "crossbow" fibula or brooch with a bronze pin used to fasten a cloak of a Roman soldier and citizen. It is cruciform, with slender applied strands adorning the arms just before the terminals, a round boss at the top, more strands wrapped below it as well as at the opposite end of the bow form. A thick pin is present on the back and still has some movement, although we do not recommend trying to move it or open it. Brooches of this style were in vogue in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites; they are are similar to those found in contemporary Baltic tribes during the early Migration period and probably represent a blending of cultures during this volatile time period.Size: 2.375" L (6 cm); weight: 24.6 grams
This crossbow type fibula was quite popular in the ancient world. It has been found throughout the Roman Empire - from Britain to Syria. The form traditionally combines a high-arching, semi-circular bow with a crossbar and a slotted leg to receive the pointed end of a hinged pin. The crossbars usually present knobby ends as we see on this example.
Exhibited and published in catalogue for "Dressed to Kill in Love and War: Splendor in the Ancient World" (February 1 - March 31, 2019 - Academy Museum, Easton, Maryland, USA, fig. 22, p. 9).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Frances Artuner Collection, Belgium 1960s; Exhibited and published in catalogue for "Dressed to Kill in Love and War: Splendor in the Ancient World" (February 1 - March 31, 2019 - Academy Museum, Easton, Maryland, USA, fig. 22, p. 9).
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#146265Expected age wear with slight indentations and a few minute losses as shown. Pin is present on the back and still has some movement, although we do not recommend trying to move it or open it. Gold has developed a warm, buttery patina throughout.Condition
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