Romano-British Enamel and Bronze Jug Fibula

GBP 550.00

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Object Description

A vibrant Roman-British bronze fibula, decorated with enamel. The body has been moulded into the shape of a single-handled jug, featuring a funnel-shaped base that rests on a stepped foot. The neck is wide and flares outwards to a straight rim. Within its centre is a decorative enamel cell, consisting of a deep blue base with bright red circles, arranging in a rosette around a yellow discus. The reverse remains plain apart from the remains of a hinge. The original pin and catch-plate now missing. A very rare example.

Date: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD

Object History

Ex Cambridge collection, ex Gorny & Mosch Sale 231, 17th June 2015, lot 272 (part), ex Slg. D.K., acquired circa 1980s.

Object Condition

Very good. Brilliant and vibrant enamel. Pin and catchplate missing.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:2.3 x H:3.5 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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