Byzantine Bronze Cross Fibula Brooch

Description: Museum Quality Reproduction of: Byzantine Bronze Cross Fibula Brooch Description:Measures: 49 mm / 86 mm Weight: ~ 35 grams Introducing our Museum Quality Reproduction, a stunning tribute to the artistry and cultural legacy of Ancient Rome. Meticulously crafted, these Museum Quality Reproductions gives us a lot of information about the Romans and their culture. The items were not just tools, but propaganda or a means of communicating civic pride. The items are valuable, durable and pass through many hands. Without newspapers or other mass media, they were an ideal way of spreading a political message. The history of the Roman Empire can be divided into three distinct periods: The Period of Kings (625-510 BC), Republican Rome (510-31 BC), and Imperial Rome (31 BC – AD 476). Founding (c. 625 BC)Rome was founded around 625 BC in the areas of ancient Italy known as Etruria and Latium. It is thought that the city-state of Rome was initially formed by Latium villagers joining together with settlers from the surrounding hills in response to an Etruscan invasion. It is unclear whether they came together in defense or as a result of being brought under Etruscan rule. Archaeological evidence indicates that a great deal of change and unification took place around 600 BC which likely led to the establishment of Rome as a true city. Period of Kings (625-510 BC)The first period in Roman history is known as the Period of Kings, and it lasted from Rome’s founding until 510 BC. During this brief time Rome, led by no fewer than six kings, advanced both militaristically and economically with increases in physical boundaries, military might, and production and trade of goods including oil lamps. Politically, this period saw the early formation of the Roman constitution. The end of the Period of Kings came with the decline of Etruscan power, thus ushering in Rome’s Republican Period. Republican Rome (510-31 BC)Rome entered its Republican Period in 510 BC. No longer ruled by kings, the Romans established a new form of government whereby the upper classes ruled, namely the senators and the equestrians, or knights. However, a dictator could be nominated in times of crisis. In 451 BC, the Romans established the “Twelve Tables,” a standardized code of laws meant for public, private, and political matters. Rome continued to expand through the Republican Period and gained control over the entire Italian peninsula by 338 BC. It was the Punic Wars from 264-146 BC, along with some conflicts with Greece, that allowed Rome to take control of Carthage and Corinth and thus become the dominant maritime power in the Mediterranean. Soon after, Rome’s political atmosphere pushed the Republic into a period of chaos and civil war. This led to the election of a dictator, L. Cornelius Sulla, who served from 82-80 BC. Following Sulla’s resignation in 79 BC, the Republic returned to a state of unrest. While Rome continued to be governed as a Republic for another 50 years, the shift to Imperialism began to materialize in 60 BC when Julius Caesar rose to power. By 51 BC, Julius Caesar had conquered Celtic Gaul and, for the first time, Rome’s borders had spread beyond the Mediterranean region. Although the Senate was still Rome’s governing body, its power was weakening. Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC and replaced by his heir, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) who ruled alongside Mark Antony. In 31 BC Rome overtook Egypt which resulted in the death of Mark Antony and left Octavian as the unchallenged ruler of Rome. Octavian assumed the title of Augustus and thus became the first emperor of Rome. Imperial Rome (31 BC – AD 476)Rome’s Imperial Period was its last, beginning with the rise of Rome’s first emperor in 31 BC and lasting until the fall of Rome in AD 476. During this period, Rome saw several decades of peace, prosperity, and expansion. By AD 117, the Roman Empire had reached its maximum extant, spanning three continents including Asia Minor, northern Africa, and most of Europe. In AD 286 the Roman Empire was split into eastern and western empires, each ruled by its own emperor. The western empire suffered several Gothic invasions and, in AD 455, was sacked by Vandals. Rome continued to decline after that until AD 476 when the western Roman Empire came to an end. The eastern Roman Empire, more commonly known as the Byzantine Empire, survived until the 15th century AD. It fell when Turks took control of its capital city, Constantinople (modern day Istanbul in Turkey) in AD 1453. Looking for a classy gift that won't break the bank? Welcome to our shop!Roman Greece came to existence in 2009, as a small family-operated business, with a passion for souvenirs and collectible items. What we do is both a hobby and a business. Our mission is to offer high-quality reproductions of rare and ancient pieces, so people who appreciate and collect art have the opportunity to own such quality without having to spend a fortune. At a symbolic price you can complement your collection with rare items from all over the world or make a unique present to someone by giving them a piece of history.We enjoy dealing with museum quality reproductions made by hand in our art metal studio.We offer the rarest and choicest Ancient Greece & Roman items - done just the way our ancient ancestors used to make them. The items are uniquely beautiful and accurately detailed in comparison to their ancient originals.🛠 All our statues, figurines, fibulae, brooches, rings, bracelets, etc. feature amazingly accurate details. We sell genuine solid sterling silver, bronze and ceramic only. We don't sell silver plated base metal, tin or fake silver. The silver and bronze items are then patinated and finished by hand to give them an aged looked which makes these reproductions exclusive collector's examples.This kind of art have been highly regarded by connoisseurs including collectors, art historians and educators. Our customers include museums, museum shops and universities from all around the world! 📌 All our items are made of genuine solid sterling silver, bronze, brass and clay. We don't sell silver plated base metal, tin, plastic or fake silver. ⭕ The actual item may vary slightly from the one shown! We have several items of each item so for the photos We have simply choose one of them. You might not receive the very same item from the photo but it will be 99.99% the same. These pieces are NOT ancient items. - Shipping - ✔ Ready to Ship in 1-3 Business Days✔ We ship worldwide!🌎 Via Recorded International Airmail (trackable!)✔ The product will be sent in a padded envelope, packaged 🎁 in a plastic envelope, safely packed with bubble wrap to avoid any damage during shipping.✔ Visit our store, browse our other collections, and find the perfect piece you're looking for. - Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations - ✔ Cancellations are only acceptable, if the items hasn't been shipped.✔ No exchanges.✔ No returns. 👋 Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? We are glad to hear from our customers and are always quick to respond. We value privacy so please don't worry, any contact information provided will not be retained or utilized for any other purpose beyond the response to your inquiry. PROTECTION AGAINST PRODUCT ABUSE:What if someone tampers with your Museum Quality Reproduction and sells it as an original?Then in all likelihood such a person will have committed a criminal offense punishable by the law of his/her country. We have no desire for the abuse of our art, therefore we monitor closely the course of events on the collector's market as well as any attempts at misuse. For this reason, we would like to warn those who intend to purchase from us with this dishonest intent of the simplicity of tracing their purchase with us.The items are made to differ in weight and size in order not to be used as a counterfeit.All our products are intended for display, collection and educational purposes only! Thank you for visiting our shop! ♥🦄 Happy shopping! :)Please contact us if you have any questions and we will be happy to help.We value privacy so please don't worry, any contact information provided will not be retained or utilized for any other purpose beyond the response to your inquiry.0000239

Price: 46.07 USD

Location: European Union

End Time: 2024-12-21T09:29:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD