Oud-Romeins, Keizerrijk Brons Enamelled brooch

Ancient Roman Bronze Enamelled broochImportantNo shipping outside the EU. Due to complex export regulations regarding archaeological items, this object cannot be shipped outside the European Union. Please ensure you have a shipping address within the EU before placing a bid.• Type of Object: Enamelled brooch• Culture: Ancient Roman, Early Imperial Period• Date: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.• Material: Bronze• Dimensions: 46 mm• Condition: Good condition• Origin: Europe• Object ID Number: 18Provenance:This Enamelled brooch was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 2005 through a direct purchase from a collector, Hans L. a collector based in Eindhoven (the Netherlands). According to Hans L., he acquired this Enamelled brooch in the 1970's through an purchase through an antique dealer and kept it in his private collection until 2005.Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.This item is in a collection since the 1970's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.This information was provided by Hans L. and is stated here to the best of my knowledge.This object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance in PDF format, detailing its history and origin.The Ancient Roman bronze enamelled brooch was a decorative and functional accessory used to fasten clothing, particularly cloaks and tunics. Worn by both men and women, these brooches were popular across the Roman Empire, especially from the 1st to 3rd century CE. Unlike simpler fibulae, these brooches were elaborately decorated with vibrant enamel inlays, showcasing Roman craftsmanship and artistic influence.Often designed in geometric, zoomorphic, or symbolic forms, the enamelled brooches featured colorful glass paste or enamel fillings, creating striking contrast against the bronze base. These pieces were widely produced in Roman Britain and Gaul, reflecting local styles blended with Roman tastes. Found in military, urban, and rural contexts, they not only served as practical fasteners but also as status symbols, emphasizing individuality and regional identity in the vast Roman world.The Early Imperial Period of Rome, spanning 27 B.C. to 284 A.D., marked the consolidation of imperial power and the transformation of Roman society. Augustus, the first emperor, established a centralized government, ending centuries of Republican instability. Politically, Rome expanded its dominion, securing its borders through key victories such as the conquest of Britannia and campaigns along the Rhine and Danube. Monumental achievements in architecture, including the Colosseum and the Pantheon, reflected Roman engineering prowess. Socially, laws like the Lex Julia reshaped family structures and public morality. The era’s legal, cultural, and infrastructural innovations profoundly influenced Western civilization.


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