Pair of Roman Bronze Knee Fibulae, 2nd–3rd c. AD

Danubian provinces. Cast bronze with hinged pins, high arched bows and broad catch-plates; one with central punched dot decoration. L. 6.6 cm (15.4 g) and 7.8 cm (17.3 g). Natural dark green patina, intact and wearable. Ex private European collection, acquired early 2000s.

Hinged mechanism, not spring — diagnostic for mid-Imperial military issue.