Anicent Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula

Ancient Roman bronze crossbow brooch, featuring a semi-circle arched bow and a flattened foot. The ridged/stepped cross-bar is adorned with three onion-shaped knobs, one at either end and a final knob brought forward from the cross-bar and applied to the bow. A band of small, punched chevrons decorate the front of brooch, along the curved bow. The long, rectangular foot is enriched with recesses circles; two to the top and four at the base, in a square formation.

Length: ± 82,6 mm

Width: ± 43,6 mm

Good and solid condition, complete with the original pin (rigid) and tubular catchplate. Smooth olive-green patina with minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.