Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 7/8 in. (6.48 grams, 48 mm).

With balustered arms ending in knops and third knop above the bow, remains of hinged pin; deep bow with hatched outer face extending to the tapering footplate with catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired at a London Coin Fair in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex collector.

Literature

Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0414-02a-157, for type.

CONDITION

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