Late Roman Fibula Brooch With Remaining Gold Gilt (300-400AD)
Offered is a later Roman fibula, or 'crossbow' style brooch, measuring 38mm x 32mm. Although in poor overall condition, this remains a rare and interesting artifact, as gold plated or gilt fibula brooches are seldom encountered. With much period detail and character remaining, this example will certainly appeal to the specialized collector.
Johns “The Jewellery of Roman Britain,” pages 166-168, type as Metropolitan Museum “Mirror of the Medeval World,” page 18.
Offered is a later Roman fibula, or 'crossbow' style brooch, measuring 38mm x 32mm. Although in poor overall condition, this remains a rare and interesting artifact, as gold plated or gilt fibula brooches are seldom encountered. With much period detail and character remaining, this example will certainly appeal to the specialized collector.
Johns “The Jewellery of Roman Britain,” pages 166-168, type as Metropolitan Museum “Mirror of the Medeval World,” page 18.
Offered is a later Roman fibula, or 'crossbow' style brooch, measuring 38mm x 32mm. Although in poor overall condition, this remains a rare and interesting artifact, as gold plated or gilt fibula brooches are seldom encountered. With much period detail and character remaining, this example will certainly appeal to the specialized collector.
Johns “The Jewellery of Roman Britain,” pages 166-168, type as Metropolitan Museum “Mirror of the Medeval World,” page 18.