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LOT 0938

Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch

4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/4 in. (51.5 grams, 84 mm).

With three facetted onion-shaped knops to the headplate and pierced scrolls to the upper face, deep bow, rectangular footplate with chamfered sides and scroll detailing, hinged pin to reverse and catch to rear of footplate.

Provenance

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

Literature

Cf. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S., Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection, London, 2004, items 289, 290, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0938

Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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