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LOT 256360
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (47.9 grams, 79 mm).
With faceted onion-knop finials above notched collars, vertical band of punched detailing to the bow extending along the foot, chamfered lateral faces to the foot with radiating detailing, hinged pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.119(7), for type.
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LOT 256360
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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