Roman Bronze Aucissa Brooch

Object Description

A fine Roman bronze Aucissa brooch, cast from bronze. The brooch features a knurled rib with cavetto moulding along the highly arched bow, bordered with wide grooves. The word ‘“AVCISSA” is clearly incised to the head. The foot displays a small triangular catch plate and end with small knob. The original pin is attached at the hinge and sits in the catch plate now fixed in place. Green patination is visible to the surface.

Date: Circa 1st century BC-1st century AD

Object History

From an important European private collection, 1980s-2000s.

Object Condition

Fine condition, minor chips along the bow’s edges and the catch plate. Some scratching consistent with age.

Object Details