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Magnificent Crossbow Fibula, Crenelations on Foot, 3rd-4th Cent. AD

Copper alloy; 74mm/27.6gm

Con/ Missing iron pin, otherwise, as fabricated; lovely design on the bow, sharp crenelations on the foot, eye-pleasing olive green patina

Ref/ Similar to Hattatt 1265; Keller 4b; Pröttel 3/4b; Soupault III2a

This large crossbow fibula is certainly one of the very best that we have ever had the pleasure to present - in hand it's truly stunning. Perfect for shadow boxing!