Roman - Enamelled Raven Plate Brooch > Lot No. 709

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A Roman plate brooch with enamelled champ levé ornament; the eye detailed with red enamel surround; the body divided into two blue-green enamel crescents; the tail a red enamel pelta; remains of pin-lugs and catchplate on the reverse.

Measurements:
3 grams, 28 mm.

Condition:
Fine; enamel partly degraded. Rare.

References:
Cf. Mills Celtic & Roman Artefacts, Witham, 2000 p.57.

Provenance:
Found Lincolnshire, 1986.

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 150; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £80