Roman Silvered Bronze Knee Fibula chinesepottery the bone of an individual

the bone of an individual who died violently—or alternatively

family deities

Northwest Sahara

Indonesian province of Papua (Irian Jaya)

Roman Silvered Bronze Knee Fibula chinesepottery the bone of an individualRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD, Province of Pannonia An exceptional example of a Roman silvered bronze knee fibula, this finely crafted brooch features a gracefully arched bow leading to a small, semi circular knob terminal and short tubular wings. The catch plate extends downward, curling at the base, securely housing the original pinan impressive feature given its antiquity. Fibulae (plural of fibula) served as both decorative and functional garment