Roman Dolphin Fibula Brooch with Broken Pin, 1st Century Artefact

Description

Roman Dolphin Fibula Brooch

This Roman dolphin fibula is a 1st Century artefact featuring a broken pin. A fibula is a type of fastening ornament associated with clothing, and examples are valued by collectors for the insight they provide into personal dress, decorative design and everyday life in the Roman world. The dolphin form gives this piece a distinctive visual identity, linking it with the recognisable marine imagery found in Roman decorative art.

The broken pin is an important visible feature of the artefact and forms part of its present condition. It gives the piece an authentic historic character and should be considered when displaying or handling it. This is an artefact for collectors, historical displays, educational study and anyone interested in Roman objects, ancient adornment or small archaeological-style pieces.

Roman Historical Context

Roman fibulae were practical and decorative objects, designed to secure garments while also providing an opportunity for personal expression. Their forms could vary widely, and animal or natural motifs were used in Roman visual culture. The dolphin was a familiar subject in the ancient Mediterranean world, making a dolphin-form fibula especially appealing to collectors interested in Roman symbolism and design.

This listing identifies the piece as a 1st Century Roman dolphin fibula. No additional construction, composition or provenance details are stated, so the artefact is best appreciated through its supplied identification, recognisable form and surviving historic appearance.

Collecting and Display

The compact form of a fibula makes it suitable for a curated ancient artefact collection, cabinet display, historical study area or themed presentation. Its dolphin design provides a clear focal point when shown alongside other Roman-related objects or decorative items. The broken pin should be supported carefully during display, and gentle handling is recommended to help preserve the existing condition and visible detail.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The supplied size or weight designation is UK. Please review the listing photographs closely for the overall form, surface appearance, broken pin and fine details before purchase.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Artefact is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording is supplied with the artefact as stated above. It is intended to accompany the item as part of the purchase documentation and adds useful supporting information for collectors, gift buyers and display owners.

Photograph and Natural Variation

The photograph shows a representative example; the specimen supplied may vary naturally in colour, shape, size and detail.

Please use the images as an important part of the product description. Natural variation is expected in historic artefacts, and the supplied piece may not match every visual characteristic of the representative photograph exactly. The broken pin is part of the listed identification and should be taken into account when considering the artefact for collecting, study or display.