Object Description
A fine Roman bronze crossbow brooch featuring a semi-circle arched bow and a short, flattened foot. The cross-bar is adorned with three small knobs, one at either end and a final knob brought forward from the cross-bar and applied to the bow. There is a small granule on top of each of the knobs attached to the cross bar. The granule is missing off the front knob. There are some signs of gilding to the front knob. The foot is enriched with carved triangles along the edges. The hinged pin, still complete, sits in the pin catch, now fixed in place.
Date: Circa 3rd-4th century AD