Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Fibulae with Dogs
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A delightful matching pair of fibulae (brooches), each cast from bronze and depicting a dog who has successfully caught a rabbit. Size of one (they are nearly identical) 1.45" W x 0.75" H (3.7 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 286 - Objects (February 5-8, 2013, lot 619); ex-private Bavarian collection
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#138791
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A delightful matching pair of fibulae (brooches), each cast from bronze and depicting a dog who has successfully caught a rabbit. Size of one (they are nearly identical) 1.45" W x 0.75" H (3.7 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 286 - Objects (February 5-8, 2013, lot 619); ex-private Bavarian collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#138791
Condition
Both are intact, with their pins frozen in place. Nice preservation of form and rich patina.
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Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Fibulae with Dogs
Estimate $100 - $150
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