Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch

Object Description

A Roman silver crossbow fibula featuring a thick arched bow leading to a rectangular footplate. The foot plate has raised, criss-crossed linear decorations. The ridged, polygonal crossbar is decorated with two spherical, collared terminals that taper to a slight point. The top of the bow features a similar rounded terminal, with two raised ridges below. The pin is now missing from the hinge-pin clasp.

Date: Circa 3rd-4th century AD

Object Condition

Fine Condition. Tarnishing and encrustations to the surface, particularly to the back of the crossbar. Some minor chipping to the edges. The pin is missing.

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