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The original garment pin was patented two millennia later as the “safety pin”. High reeded arched frame with transverse end decoration and concentric circle decorated terminal. Fastened at the shoulder and serving as jewelry as well as a garment fastener. This example is bronze, dating about 200-350 AD, about 2 1/4” in length of the arched back is decorated with raised edges and lineal banding, with the flared terminal cross banded. It has a good patina for the period.
Stock Number: B1837

$65.00


Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from Faganarms are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.

ANCIENT ROMAN BROOCH (GARMENT PIN) FIBULA.

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