Ancient Roman

Roman bronze discoidal brooch with concentric decoration – 2nd–3rd centuries AD. Culture: Roman. Period: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd centuries AD. Material: Bronze. Auction description: Elegant Roman bronze discoidal brooch, belonging to the tradition of small personal ornaments used during the Roman Empire to fasten cloaks and other garments. Features an attractive circular design, headed by a small central relief button, surrounded by a well-defined concentric ring. The exterior area incorporates various sunken geometric fields, arranged radially, that provide balance and ornamental richness to the composition. This type of brooch constitutes an interesting manifestation of Roman metalwork, in which artisans combined functionality and decoration through geometric shapes of great elegance. The piece preserves a beautiful green archaeological patina, with turquoise, ochre tones and mineral deposits that accentuate the reliefs and add notable aesthetic appeal. Conservation status: Good conservation of the ornamental disk, with visible concentric decoration, surface wear and attractive ancient patina.

Schätzpreis:€150

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