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LOT 0750
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (30.2 grams, 73 mm).
Tear-shaped knop above facetted crossbar with knop finials, decorated footplate; catchplate to reverse, hinged iron pin behind the crossbar. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector.
From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.
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