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LOT 0773

Roman Silver-Gilt Crossbow Brooch

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (11.36 grams, 52 mm).

With tubular casing round the chord, apex knop finial with double collar, vestigial knops on either side, deep trapezoid-section bow, double collar above the gilt rectangular footplate; catch and hinged pin to the reverse.

Provenance

Ex Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.114 (1), for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0773

Roman Silver-Gilt Crossbow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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