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Silver Plated Peacock Fibula

Circa 2nd Century AD

Description: Charming bronze fibula in the form of a peacock with remains of a silver wash. The bird has a pyriform body with wide tail nearly equal in length to the body. The face is petite and attractive with a large circular eye with impressed outline and pupil, short beak and tall crest atop the head. Body and tail are incised indicating peacock feathers.

Height: 1.25 in. (3 cm)

Condition: The brooch is intact with damage to catchplate.

Provenance: Formerly a German property.

Reference: See Brooches of Antiquity (UK 1987) by Richard Hattatt no. 1171 for a similar fibula in his collection.

Background: In Roman times, the peacock was associated with Empresses and women of state, a borrowed symbol from the Greek goddess Juno. The bird's illustrious beauty made it a symbol of immortality and the Heavens. "Juno's bird, who carries the stars on it's tail." - Ovid

Price: $ 650

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