Roman Crossbow Brooch
4th Century AD
A solid bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, original hinged pin to the reverse; 63 grams,85mm.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1268. From the private collection of European collector; acquired on the UK art market around 2000.
Fine condition.