Roman Millefiori Plate Brooch 2nd century A.D. A lozengiform plate brooch decorated with a ring-and-dot lug to each corner, remains of four suspension loops to each edge between, tiered face embellished with notches and polychrome millefiori border, enamelled central panel with possible standing figure holding a spear; remains of catchplate to reverse. 9.03 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1586.