Roman Silver Military 'Use This with Good Fortune' Belt Mount Group

拍品描述

1st-2nd century A.D. Group of belt fitting comprising: kidney-shaped buckle with tongue and square plate with studs; 'amphora-type' strap end with pierced and split upper end; silver letter-shaped plaques each with attachment studs to reverse: 'E' x 3, 'F', 'I', 'L', 'R', 'V', 'X' with suspension loop at the lower ends of the pars; the group may be assembled to read 'U[t]ere Felix' (use [this] with good fortune'. Cf. Saša Redži?, Vtere felix belt sets on the territory of Viminacium in Applying of the geophysical methods, GIS, GPR, GPS and new technologies in investigation of the Roman city and military camp of Viminacium (no 147010), funded by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia. 63 grams total, 24-46 mm (1 - 1 3/4 in.). [11] Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. One letter 'E' is bronze, the 'T' is absent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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