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Ancient Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula or Toga Pin
About the Item
A fine ancient Roman bronze fibula.
A so-called crossbow fibula.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Simply a wonderful piece for the wunderkammer or curio cabinet!
Date:
circa 2nd - 4th century CE
Overall condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. It lacks its pin, it has small losses throughout, with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 82 mm
Width: ca. 52 mm
Height: ca. 27 mm
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.07 in (2.7 cm)Width: 2.05 in (5.2 cm)Depth: 3.23 in (8.2 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2nd-4th Century CE
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. It lacks its pin, it has small losses throughout, with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:
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