»Ein niedlicher Löwe mit starker Mähne« – zu einer Löwenfibel mit rhombischer Bügelplatte und kurzem schmalen Fuß aus Brigantium / Bregenz

Abstract

The present paper deals with a rare fibula with a lion-shaped bow found in the Roman settlement of Brigantium / Bregenz (A). Since there are very few examples published of this specific type, we know very little about these brooches, however, their similarity indicates a single production centre. Besides thoughts on the origin and dating of this type, a compilation of all known fibulae with lion-shaped bows is included. The general distribution area indicates a Gallo-Roman provenance of the lion-shaped brooches.