Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/8 in. (43 grams, 80 mm).

Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with impressed crow's foot motifs to the outer edge and faceted knop finials, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar.

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1260.

CONDITION

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