Romano-British Silver P-shape Bow Brooch

Object Description

A fine Romano-British silver P-shape bow brooch featuring a single curved bow extending from the perpendicular bar. This type of brooch was an earlier continental version of the Crossbow type. The returned foot-plate curves back and is attached to the bow with a silver coil. The pin remains intact, now fixed in place, and extends from the coiled detail wrapped around the shoulders.

Date: 2nd-3rd century AD

Object History

Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, 1990’s-2000’s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Both the catch plate and the pin are intact. Some patination to the surface.

Object Details