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LOT 0849

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

ROMAN BRONZE CROSSBOW BROOCH
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (31.3 grams, 69 mm).

With three onion-shaped knops on the crossbar and stepped upper face, narrow bow, rectangular footplate with catch to the reverse, hinged pin. [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. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S., Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection, London, 2004, p.182, item T191, for type.

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