Featured NOT SURE THIS IS JEWELRY, BUT MOST DEFINETLY DROOLWORTHY!!!

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Aquitaine, Jul 13, 2022.

  1. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Christie's usually comes to my email at least once a week! I did not see a price or even IF it was or going to be for sale or even sold, but I at least have my DROOLS for the day! By the way, what would one call this....didn't even see what it was called!!!!

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  3. Aznathalie

    Aznathalie Well-Known Member

    The Braganza brooch is a gold, delicately ornamented fibula, dated to approximately the second half of the 3rd century BC. The brooch was discovered in Portugal in the 19th century, but the exact circumstances of its appearance are unknown. It is assumed that the product was made by a Greek craftsman who lived inIberia[1]. Currently stored inThe British Museum.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous, thank you for posting it Aqui.
    It is a fibula, a cloak or clothing fastener, the ancestor of the present day brooch. And yes, when utilitarian dress or hair items become adornment, it is considered jewellery to jewellery historians.
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Oh My...........Stunningly Delicious!!!!!!!:singing::singing::singing::singing::singing::singing::singing:
     
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    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

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