Classical Antiques
Lot 10:
Group of Two Roman Crossbow Brooches, Circa 3rd -4th Century AD
Group of two solid bronze crossbow brooches 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; bent body.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1268. 20.80 grams and 30.12 grams, 57.10 mm and 71.15mm. From the private collection of European collector; acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000.
From the collection of European gentleman living in London. Collection formed in the late 1990s.
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