Ave!
Roman Era Crossbow Fibula, 3rd-4th Cent. AD, Beautiful!
Copper alloy; 73mm/35.7gm
Con/ Missing iron pin, otherwise, As Fabricated; eye-pleasing and sound green patina, cleaned and waxed.
Similar to Hattatt 104 var?
Seller's Note/ This large crossbow fibula is a true jaw-dropper and immaculately cleaned. The smith who created it was a master of his craft who used all his skills in the fiddly bits; cross-hatching and fret work, etc.