Fine Romano-British bronze fibula of the Hod Hill type. It features a thin and wide long bow, gently arched into a D-shaped profile. To the top, the bow features five ribs with cavetto moulding and narrows at its foot with an onion-shaped terminal. 4.3 cm long Note Fibulae or brooches were originally purposed as garment fasteners in the Roman Empire. Roman soldiers especially, wore fibulae as decorative piece to keep their cloaks together. These brooches replaced straight pins that were used to fasten clothing in the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. Fibulae are the most common artefact-type in burials and settlements throughout much of the continental Europe. Their modern day equivalent are the trustworthy safety pin. There were a multitude of fibula designs in Roman culture, Hod Hill type brooches display a great variety in shapes and decorative patterns. Probably originated in the Moselle region, they were among the most popular type of fibulae across the Roman provinces. Condition Pin modern, otherwise in good condition Provenance Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in the mid-1970s Shipping terms Worldwide shipping. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland.Buyers have to cover transport costs and any additional import costs (e.g. VAT, import levies). You also acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for checking if there is any specific rule or restriction applicable to the import of an object into your country.