Ancient Romano-Celtic Bronze Openwork Military Ornament, 100-200 AD EX-CHRISTIES

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Seller: fragments_of_time_inc ✉️ (240) 100%, Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 383560314725 Ancient Romano-Celtic Bronze Openwork Military Ornament, 100-200 AD EX-CHRISTIES.

Romano-Celtic, circa 100-200 AD 

Masterful ancient bronze Roman military fitting displaying purely Celtic shapes of the trumpet and cornucopia in openwork. The reverse is flat and originally had two riveted studs, one remaining. 

Nice dark patina with a few spots of light green pitting. Overall stable and sturdy.  

Very elegant and classically Celtic style which was absorbed into Romano-British fashion in the century of military occupation following Claudius invasion of Britain in 43 AD and largely completely by the mid-80's AD.  

Some comparative examples (esp #34, 35) are shown in the illustration from Richard Hattatt's book on Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts (see photos) 

Provenance:   Ex-deceased British estate collection and also  Ex-Christies London , Antiquities Sale, April 28, 2004, lot #416

Dimensions:   1.75" long x 1" wide.

We are an international antiquities dealer with 40+ years of experience and have published more than 50 color catalogues over the years. Our client include dozens of museums worldwide, dealers and private collectors.   We are selling select objects here on eBAY, offering a rare opportunity to acquire high-quality, guaranteed ancient objects with great provenance from an antiquities professional at a fraction of what you will pay at auction or from big city dealers. 
  • Condition: You will receive the exact item shown. Condition is pleasing with some light green pitting front and back as visible in the photos. One rivet on back intact, the other missing.

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