Search results for: 'fibulae'

Magnificent silver brooch from the Roman Imperial period. Such fibulae were made in the Danube area Roman provinces.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Ancient roman fibula of the kraeftig profilierte fibula type. The piece is a beautiful example of this common type of fibulae during roman imperial times.

Exciting group of 17 bronze objects. These include an Italian serpentine fibula with large disc head, three early Etruscan brooches, and a bronze sheet with a decorative head.

Nice specimen with characteristic bend in its bow and attached loop and ring. From the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire.

Bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is published in the standard work "Brooches of Antiquity".

Serpentine bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is published in the standard work "Brooches of Antiquity".

Imposing bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is published in the standard work "Brooches of Antiquity".

There rare brooch type from northern Italy is based on predecessors from Greece. The piece is from the famous Richard Hattatt collection and is published in two of his works.

Nice silver brooch and piece of jewellery. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Silver brooch and piece of jewellery. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Interesting type of brooch from the Roman Imperial period. Nice specimen made of silver.

A brooch of the so-called Kraeftig Profiliert type. From the Roman Imperial period. An impressive piece made of beautifully dark patinated bronze.

Interesting silver fibula from the later Roman Imperial period. From the famous Leo Mildenberg collection.

Nice silver brooch from the colonies in Southern Italy. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Greek silver brooch and piece of jewellery from the South Italian colonies. Geometric period.

Nice specimen with characteristic bend in its bow and incised decorations. From the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire.

Beautiful brooch from the eastern Roman provinces. Remains of an original gold plating can still be seen on the surface.

The early Celtic brooch dates from the 6th century BC and was found in Spain. This specimen is published in two standard works on ancient brooches.

Very nice specimen with niello inlays and remains of the original gilding. From the mid 4th century AD. Published in two stardard works on ancient fibulae.

Silver brooch in near perfect condition. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Interesting brooch type from the Roman Pannonian provinces. A very similar piece was found near the Roman camp and settlement of Carnuntum in what is now Austria.

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

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.

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.

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

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.