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LOT 0569
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (47.9 grams, 79 mm).
With facetted onion-knop finials above notched collars, a vertical band of punched detailing to the bow extending along the foot, chamfered lateral faces to the foot with radiating detailing, and a hinged pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.119(7), for type.
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LOT 0569
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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