Roman Decorated Silver P-Shaped Bow Brooch

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (7.68 grams, 55 mm).

Comprising an elliptical-section bow with D-shaped chord decorated with herringbone pattern, spring extending to the pin; tapering foot with catch to the reverse; top of catch extended to a wire coiled about the lower bow [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1260, for type.

CONDITION

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