Decorative piece of jewelry and fastener at the same time - the Roman brooch
In Ancient Rome, anyone who wanted to hold the garments of their toga or tunic together simply used the Roman brooch. It was also used to great effect when you wanted to fasten your cloak or cloak decoratively and securely. The unique metal brooches were used in a similar way to buttons or clasps. This made it possible to decorate the fabric in a very decorative and impressive way. Fibulae had the practical functions of today's safety pins and were an indispensable everyday item at the time.
A pretty clasp that never failed to make an impact
They were usually made of bronze or various other metals. Elaborately and effectively decorated or kept quite plain and simple. These functional and representative pieces of jewelry were available in countless variations and designs! The Roman garment pin was also popular as a decorative hairpin or for attaching to headgear. Those who could afford it wore the Roman brooch richly decorated with magnificent pearls or ornaments.
However, pins with elaborate inlays, such as precious mother-of-pearl and beautiful stones, were also often worn by the Roman population to show off their clothing. - modeled on an original Teutonic find - material made of pure bronze and silver-plated - from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD - for fastening the Roman garment - very elaborately made and true to detail.
- Replica based on an original Germanic find
- Material silver-plated bronze
- Length approx. 3.5x1.5 cm
- 1st to 2nd century AD
- For fastening Roman clothing
- elaborately crafted
A metal garment pin - much more than just a simple clasp
This everyday object was considered a useful utensil as well as an embellishing accessory and prestige object! Roman brooches were not only used as functional buckles or clasps. They also fulfilled an important function as significant symbol carriers. This applied, for example, to impressive insignia of rank or deserved awards! For example, many Roman officers always wore a decorative brooch, which was unmistakably attached to their military coat.
Protection from afflictions of all kinds
Roman brooches were also intended to ward off evil! Decorated with special ornaments, they acted as special lucky charms and were attached to clothing for protection! Give your pupils an exciting insight into the rituals of days long past. Draw attention to ancient customs that were so important to the people of Ancient Rome!
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Manufacturer information:
Pera Peris Peer Carstens
Reinhardtsgrimmaer Str. 3
Sachsen
Dippoldiswalde, , O1744
versand@pera-peris.de
| Period: |
Rome |
| Material: |
Zamak |
| SKU: |
21116
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| Shipping weight: |
0,02 kg
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| Item weight: |
0,01 kg
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| Dimensions
( Length × Width ):
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3,50 × 1,50 cm |
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