Ancient Roman silver Highly Profiled Legionary Fibula – 5.6 cm

Ancient Roman Silver Highly Profiled Legionary FibulaCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: 2nd century A.D.Material: SilverDimensions: 56 mmCondition: Good conditionNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 135The current owner purchased this Ancient Roman Silver Highly Profiled Legionary Fibula from a private collector, S.B., in Groningen, the Netherlands.The previous owner, a private collector from Groningen, stated that the fibula had been part of his collection since 1990.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.Background Information:Fibulae were among the most important items of personal dress in the Roman world. These metal brooches were used to fasten cloaks, tunics, and other garments, serving a practical purpose in an era before buttons became commonplace. At the same time, fibulae often reflected personal taste, social status, and regional traditions, making them significant both as functional objects and as expressions of identity.This example belongs to the group known as highly... lees verder bij Catawiki