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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]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0863

Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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