Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Ancient Roman Crossbow Brooch, Circa 4th Century AD

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £60 - £80

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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. Very fine. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1268. 43.15 grams, 87 mm length. From the private collection of European collector; acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000.

Weight: 43.15 g

Weight: 43.15