Fibulae or brooches were originally purposed as garment fasteners in the Roman Empire. Roman soldiers especially, wore fibulae as a decorative piece to keep their cloaks together. These brooches replaced straight pins that were used to fasten clothing in the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. Fibulae are the most common artefact-type in burials and settlements throughout much of the continental Europe. Their modern day equivalent are the trustworthy safety pin.
Roman Bronze Enamelled Umbonate Brooch
£ 295.00
A very fine example of a Roman enamelled umbonate brooch. It features a circular body with eight lugs adorning the border. Two black concentric circles differentiate the outer rim and the centre of the brooch. The outer register displays a vibrant blue enamel plate which is further adorned by eight white and red circular enamel inlays. Some of the red enamel is now missing. The inside register shows evidence of six circular indentations where another decorative enamel design would have once been, but is now unfortunately missing. An umbo can be seen in the centre of the brooch. The reverse in unworked with a dark green patina and features the original hinged pin, now fixed in place.
Provenance: From an important European private collection, 1980s-2000s.
Condition: Good condition. Inner enamel register now unfortunately missing.
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| Weight | 5.39 g |
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| Dimensions | W 2.9 x H 2.2 cm |
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