Romano-British Openwork Bronze Plate Brooch phoenician The royal cities of Sukhothai

The royal cities of Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai in north-central Thailand formed one of Southeast Asia’s largest ceramic production centers during the 14th century

is a rare surviving relic of those beliefs—offering a direct connection to the ancient rites and aesthetic world of one of West Africa’s most enigmatic civilizations

The short tail

5400–3950 BC

elaborate headdress and large ear spools

Romano-British Openwork Bronze Plate Brooch phoenician The royal cities of SukhothaiRomano British Culture, c. 100200 AD, Britain An excellent and finely cast example of a Romano British openwork plate brooch, crafted in bronze and displaying a sophisticated combination of symmetry and ornamental design. The brooch features an elongated eye shaped form with centrally recessed concentric rings, lending it a sense of layered dimensionality. Along the central rib, delicate openwork patterns create a striking visual texture, likely