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LOT 0863
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (41 grams, 68 mm).
With facetted onion-knop finials, keeled bow with a central decorative panel extending to the footplate, separately made ribbed collar to the bow. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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