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Ca. AD 300 - 500.
A large Roman Imperial 20.5 ct gold "crossbow" fibula with a golden pin. It was used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. It is cruciform in shape, with rosette strands adorning the arms on the the terminals. A thick pin is present on the back. Brooches of this style were very fashionable in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.113. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.
Size: 60mm x 50mm; Weight: 45g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 253. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
A large Roman Imperial 20.5 ct gold "crossbow" fibula with a golden pin. It was used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. It is cruciform in shape, with rosette strands adorning the arms on the the terminals. A thick pin is present on the back. Brooches of this style were very fashionable in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.113. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.
Size: 60mm x 50mm; Weight: 45g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 253. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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