Ancient Jewellery and Antiquities

A Romano-British bronze bow brooch, 2nd century AD., with features of the Headstud and Trumpet type; on the head frontally is a bifurcated crest and there is acanthus moulding at mid-bow,enamel decoration of blue and yellow lozenges and triangles on the wings and bow; intact with head loop, catch plate and pin, length 4.7cm, width 2cm. £200-£240---Found in Northants. Similar to Hattatt 1544, listed as very rare.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: Very fine with an even green patina and with considerable enamel remaining.