Roman Silver Bow Brooch

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (4.46 grams, 32 mm).

With chord, spring and pin attached to the trumpet-shaped headplate; collar to bow and lentoid panel below with notched edges and reserved meander to the vertical axis; catchplate projecting from the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired London, UK, circa 1974.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1396, for type.

CONDITION

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