Description:

Central Italy, Etruria, ca. 600 to 400 BCE. A fine bronze bow shaped fibula pin for a cloak or tunic made from a thick wire in a semi-circular shape, one end is hammered to create a flat terminal with a curved edge as the clasp. Fibulae were the ancient equivalent of the modern safety pin. They were used by the Greeks, Etruscans, Romans, and other ancient people from the earliest times until late antiquity to pin garments such as togas or chitons at the shoulder. Size: 4.5" L x 2.5" W (11.4 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175388

  • Condition: Intact, some minor nicks and abrasions, but otherwise intact and very good! Green patina throughout. Clear fixative coating added to protect surface. Pin is very stiff and does not articulate.

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