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LOT 0734
Very Large Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (120 grams, 11 cm).
With plain bow of trapezoidal section, the foot embellished with four pairs of scroll ornaments, complete with pin. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith TimeLine Auctions, 19 March 2010, no.546.
Acquired from JS Fine Art, item no.3345.
Property of a Shropshire private collector.
Accompanied by TimeLine Auctions and JS Fine Art lot tags.
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