Roman Bronze Plate Brooch with Cupids

GBP 425.00

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Object Description

A Roman bronze plate brooch, with a central pierced circle surrounded by a thicker rim. This circle is supported by two winged cupid figures, facing inwards and mirroring each other in flight. There is surface tinning, and the latter half of the pin is missing, as is one of the cupid’s wings to the right figure. The central circular cell would have once held enamel.

Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object Condition

Fine condition with surface patination, fragmented pin and one set of missing wings.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3.5 x H:1.5 x D:0.8 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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