The Object of the Moment: From Mold to Jewelry, the Rouelle Revealed

Discovered in 1967 at the foot of the tower of the Antibes Cathedral, an enigmatic stone bearing the imprint of a rouelle still intrigues today. With no known parallel, it was immediately identified as a foundry mold. While its precise function remains debated, recent research suggests it was used for the production of fibulae (brooches) in the shape of a wheel, serving both as clothing accessories and decorative objects.

Displayed alongside fibulae, this exceptional piece invites you to explore the metallurgical techniques in use during the Roman era.

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