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THBRoman Gilt Silver Crossbow Fibula
Lot 51
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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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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An impressive gilt silver "crossbow" fibula or brooch with a bronze pin used to fasten a cloak of a Roman soldier and citizen. It is cruciform, with slender recessed bands adorning the arms just before the terminals, a round boss at the top, and strands of copper-silver-gold alloy wire wrapped below it. Lustrous remains of gilding add a beautiful sheen to the silver form. Brooches of this 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 blending of cultures during this volatile time period. Size: 2.375" L x 1.375" W (6 cm x 3.5 cm); Silver quality of body: 75.34%; Weight: 11.3 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.
Provenance: private Salisbury, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private Wyoming, USA collection, 2000; ex-Richard Pearlman collection, California, USA, 1995
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#163771Expected age wear with slight indentations 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. Otherwise, intact and excellent. Lovely patina throughout.Condition
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