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LOT 0647

Large Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch

4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/4 in. (62.4 grams, 84 mm).

With onion-knop finials, gusset to the bow, chamfered sections to the foot, hinged pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.119(7), for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0647

Large Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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