Search results for: 'fibulae'

Well preserved Roman fibula made of silver. The type is from the Pannonian provinces of Rome and dates to the 2nd century.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. From the collection of Professor Alder-Kissling.

Possibly made by the Celtic Durotriges tribe under Roman rule in Britain. The piece is published in two books by Richard Hattatt.

The so-called dolphin brooch is very British. This specimen was probably made by the Celtic Corieltauvi tribe, shortly after the arrival of the Romans in the middle of the 1st century. Published in two works by Richard Hattatt.

Nicely enameled brooch with a Romano-Celtic sunburst design. From the 2nd century AD. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

Interesting fibula with a covered hinge mechanism and enamel decoration on the bow. From the 2nd century Roman Britain. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

Colourful enameled brooch from the Roman Imperial period. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

Impressive fibula of the Visigoths from the Migration Period. With five originally preserved glass inserts.

Bronze fibula from Anatolia around the time of King Midas. The piece is published in two standard works and was on loan to the Ashmolean Museum.

Unusual and rare variant of high importance, published several times. Beautiful silver inlays on the bow showing tendrils in Celtic style. From the 1st century.

Impressive piece of jewellery because of its size and decoration. From Central Europe, made during Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age.

Large bronze brooch of a typical boat-shape from Iron Age Italy. A special feature and rarity are the three links of a chain still hanging on the pin.

A rare mixture of cicada fibula and trumpet fibula, from the 2nd century. Found on the Isle of Wight.

Extremely well preserved double spectacle brooch dating to the early Iron Age in Italy. 8th cent. BC.

Nice fibula in the shape of a stylized water bird. A find from Britain and probably also a local Roman provincial production.

Extremely well preserved double spectacle brooch dating to the early Iron Age in Italy. 8th cent. BC. Acquired 1989 at Casa Serodine.

Römische Fibel aus Bronze, Swastika-Form, mit tierförmigen Enden aus stilisierten Pferdeköpfen. Soldatenfibel des 3. bis 4 Jh. n.Chr., Balkan-Raum.

Römische Fibel aus Bronze, Swastika-Form, mit tierförmigen Enden aus stilisierten Pferdeköpfen. Soldatenfibel des 3. bis 4 Jh. n.Chr., Balkan-Raum.

Römische Fibel aus Bronze, Swastika-Form, mit tierförmigen Enden aus stilisierten Pferdeköpfen. Soldatenfibel des 3. bis 4 Jh. n.Chr., Balkan-Raum.

Römische Fibel aus Bronze, Swastika-Form, mit tierförmigen Enden aus stilisierten Pferdeköpfen. Soldatenfibel des 3. bis 4 Jh. n.Chr., Balkan-Raum.

The swastika shaped brooch with horse head terminals was worn by the cavallery in Late Antiquity. In particular by the troops recruited by the Romans from their Pannonian Foederati. It might have been a symbol for strength or designated a military rank.

Piriform body with engraved bird on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found near Dover. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Excessively rare brooch type from Late Bronze Age in Bavaria. It is known from the Urnfield period hoard of Reisen near Munich in Germany. This piece has been found near Regensburg, Germany.

Piriform body with engraved cross on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Lozenge shaped body with lid in Celtic design. A piece from the 1st or 2nd century, found near the Celtic settlement and later Roman town of Lindum. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Circular body with protective phallus in high relief on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found in North East England. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.