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In the product texts, you will find more information about the origin of the fibulae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"romeinse-trompetfibula","title":"Roman-British trumpet fibula, bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis trumpet fibula is a replica of a Roman original from the 2nd century BC, excavated in England. This fibula is developed from the Celtic La Tène art style. It was presumably brought to England by legionaries from the Roman provinces.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis bronze fibula measures 6 x 6 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994163908936,"sku":"07_Fi_Triquetra_bro","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC07944.jpg?v=1759410570"},{"product_id":"keltisch-romeinse-zeepaardfibula","title":"Gallo-Roman seahorse fibula, bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fibula is a replica of a 1st century Roman original excavated in South England. Nowadays it is part of the collection of the British Museum in London.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis fibula was used by the Romans (presumably by the Roman legionaries from Gaul). This fibula is clearly made in the Celtic La Tene art style. Similar originals have been excavated in Gaul and were worn by the Gauls. This fibula was later on taken over by the Romans.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis bronze fibula is shaped like a styled seahorse. The shapes of this jewel frequently occur in Celtic earthenware and engravings from the Middle La Tène period.\u003cbr \/\u003eIt measures 5,5 x 5 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994209292616,"sku":"07_Fi_Dragon_bro","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_89ebf7a9-7525-4695-b79f-c1b021cd38b1.jpg?v=1753441088"},{"product_id":"bronstijd-brilfibula","title":"Bronze age spectacle fibula, bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacle fibula is a replica of an original from 1000 BC. Spectacle fibulae were worn in a large variety all over Europe from Scandinavia to Italy during the Bronze Age. This type of fibula has been excavated in male and female graves and was worn by both sexes.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis fibula is made of bronze and measures 6 x 3 x 1,5 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994209489224,"sku":"07_Fi_PlaFi","price":20.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_99b05d7e-8554-4f22-a935-03cb168dce62.jpg?v=1753441097"},{"product_id":"spiraalvormige-brilfibula","title":"Spiral shaped spectacle fibula, brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis type of Bronze Age fibula was worn all over Europe by the Greeks, Etruscans, Villanova culture and the Celts. Thousands of originals have been found during archaeological excavations. They were worn by both sexes and were given as burial gifts.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis fibula has two spectacle shaped sides that end in a spiral. It is made of brass and measures 8 x 3,5 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994279907656,"sku":"07_Fi_Spiralfibel","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_38611e67-44a6-4949-96a7-b2118211123a.jpg?v=1753441147"},{"product_id":"2de-eeuwse-romeinse-kruisboogfibula","title":"2nd century Romano-Germanic fibula, brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Roman crossbow fibula. This Roman fibula is based on an original from the 2nd century AD. Crossbow fibulae like this were used all over the Roman Empire between the 1st and 3rd century AD. This fibula is made of bronze and measures 1,5 x 3 x 4,6 cm. It weighs approx. 13,7 grams.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995252101448,"sku":"1404636600","price":20.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC07943.jpg?v=1759411737"},{"product_id":"grote-romeinse-kruisboogfibula","title":"Romano-Germanic crossbow fibula, brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large Roman crossbow fibula. This bronze crossbow fibula is based on an original from the 1st century AD. Fibulae like this were worn all over Europe between the 1st and 4th century AD. They were originally made for the ordinary legionaries, but they were also popular among and worn by the senior officials. This replica measures approx. 2 x 4 x 7,5 cm. 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The original Birdlip brooch, made entirely of gold, was discovered near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire, England, and dates from 75 to 25 BC, a time marking the first contact with the Roman Empire. The replica of this brooch is available in high-quality bronze. The dimensions of the replica brooch are 4.2 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe design of the Birdlip brooch is based on continental brooch types, such as the trumpet brooch, and represents a local adaptation in Britain during the late La Tène period. The brooch features a small trumpet-shaped head, with a protruding tongue or beak above it. This design was short-lived and mainly found along the south-east coast of Britain, suggesting possible Gallic influence. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eIn the Celtic and Roman worlds, brooches (fibulae) were essential for fastening garments. Various shapes and styles of brooches developed, all following the basic principle of the safety pin. 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The brooch, a hybrid of earlier brooch designs, represents a transitional style that emerged between 200 and 450 AD during Late Antiquity and the beginning of the Migration Period. This type of brooch is known as fibula type 161, as classified by Almgren, blending characteristics of the early folded-foot brooches from the La Tène period and the later Roman crossbow brooches. The replica measures 5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm and is available in high-quality bronze. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe crossbow brooch appeared in many variations over the centuries. It includes various forms such as eye brooches, roller cap brooches, knee brooches, and the onion-head brooches that evolved from the crossbow type. The development of the crossbow brooch began around 550 - 450 BC at the end of the Hallstatt period, originating from the Certosa brooch, and was common during the La Tène period, especially in the southeastern Alps. 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