ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE FIBULA (BROOCH)

Rare brooch in the form of Cornucopia

Dimensions:

Weight - 10.41 Grams

Size - 4.5 cm

In the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, fibulae (or brooches) were originally used for fastening garments. They came in a variety of shapes, but all were based on the safety pin principle. Roman conquests spread the use of the fibula, which became the basis for more complicated brooches. There are very few cornucopia brooches however, it was a well-known motif among the Romans. In Greek mythology, the cornucopia was represented by a horn which was endlessly overflowing with fruits and vegetables. The cornucopia has made appearances with many of the gods and goddesses, especially Zeus, the Roman God Jupiter

Provenance: Previously in the collection of an American gentleman based in London, formed prior to 2000.