Fibulae or brooches were originally used in Ancient Greece and in the Roman Empire for fastening garments, such as cloaks or togae. The fibula designs developed into a variety of shapes, but all were based on the safety-pin principle. The Roman’s conquests spread Roman culture and therefore the use of the fibula, which became the basis for more complicated and highly decorated brooches, modelled in bronze, silver and gold and further enriched with precious and semi-precious gemstones. Fibulae are the most common artefact-type in burials and settlements throughout much of the continental Europe. By the Middle Ages, the Roman safety pin type of fibula had fallen into disuse.
Roman Bronze Kräftig Profilierte Type Fibula
$49.83
An Ancient Roman bronze fibula, similar to the Kräftig Profilierte type. The fibula is composed of an arched bow, an elaborate head and two bulges to the lower part of the bow. The fibula comes with its original pin and catch plate.
Condition: Complete and intact with nice green patina to the surface.
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| Weight | 8.65 g |
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| Dimensions | L 4.5 cm |
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