Roman Bronze Anchor Fibula

Object Description

A Roman bronze fibula brooch with a central anchor motif. The brooch displays a flat body leading to the spring and original pin, now fixed in place. The foot features a rectangular catch plate and a small knob at the end. The anchor is decorated with three small circles. The pin is slightly cracked and now shorter than the catch plate.

Date: Circa 1st to 3rd century AD

Object History

Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s.

Object Condition

In good condition, with some encrustations. The pin is broken near the clasp, and bears a superficial crack.

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