Brooch
Unknown Artist
100–300
Medium
Champlevé enamel, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 1 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (4.6 x 3.8 x 0.7 cm)
Classification
Enamels-Champlevé
Culture
Roman
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.50.12
Art Historical Context
This exquisite Roman brooch, dating from 100–300 AD, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late antiquity. Craft from bronze and adorned with champlevé enamel, it measures a delicate 1 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inches, perfect for securing clothing or serving as a statement of personal style. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Medieval Department (acquired via the Rogers Fund in 1922), it reflects the transitional artistry of the Roman Empire, blending functionality with ornamental beauty. Champlevé enamel, a sophisticated technique, involves carving troughs into the bronze base, filling...