ROMAN FIBULA, LATE 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD

Riha (Die romischen Fibeln aus Augst und Kaiseraugst) type B6 with tubular pin hinge. Bronze, 1 5/8” length of delicate form, probably for a lady’s garment. Transversely ribbed bow with a central plate flanked by nub projections. The hand-ribbed detail is intact. The fibula is the original safety pin, used to fasten garments and serve as decorative jewelry as well.