Ancient Roman Silver Bow Fibula, Rare Small Size

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman silver bow fibula, rare small size. Total length: ± 24,6 mm Width: ± 7,3 mm Condition: good solid condition, complete with spring, pin (rigid) and catchplate. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher. -> Ancient Romans appreciated complex jewellery designs and used a wide range of materials. Fibulae were worn by both men and women, often richly decorated with (semi-)precious gemstones and metals. Fibulae are found in a large variety of styles, from strictly functional to very elaborate designs with gemstones, colourful enamels or incorporating zoomorphic figures. The lower classed Romans used cheaper imitations of glass or various metal alloys to reduce the cost of manufacture while displaying their social status. Roman men typically wore one or more finger rings and fibulae. Jewellery was of particular importance to women in Roman society. They had the right to buy, sell or barter their jewellery independently as it was considered their own personal property. Jewellery for children not only showed the wealth and social status of the parents, it often included amulets to protect the children from illness and ward off evil forces. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics. Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material. Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.

Estimate:$252.59

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