Description:

Egypt, Romano Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely set of 3 bronze or tinned bronze fibulae from across the geographic reaches of the ancient Roman Empire. First is a V-shaped brooch made from tinned bronze with segmented arms and a spiraling pin. A petite Roman U-shaped brooch is formed from bronze and has a series of molded segments comprising its body. The largest bronze fibula is Romano-Egyptian in origin and has capital-form terminals before ending in a spiraling pin base and a curved, bifurcated pin catch. Size of largest (Romano Egyptian): 3.7" L x 2.625" W (9.4 cm x 6.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172038

  • Condition: Pins on largest and smallest fibulae are repaired with areas of restoration; pin on V-shaped fibula is likely not original to the body and can be removed. Each piece has light abrasions and encrustations with softening to some finer details particularly on 2 Roman fibulae. Nice patina throughout. Pins are very fragile, so we do not recommend attempting to move them or for wear on any garments.

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