Ancient Roman, Empire Gilded Bronze Cross Bow Fibula

A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA

DESCRIPTION:
Roman / 3rd-4th cent. A. D. / Bronze, Gold / L = 7. 1 cm (2 51/64 in)

Semi-circular bow with trapezoid cross-section, hexagonally hinge tube and moulded onion knobs. Pin shaft with lateral moulding and openwork decoration. Riha Group 6 Type 6. 5 (1496) .

CONDITION:
Fibula bow, pin catch and pin intact; one onion knob, probably from another fibula, attached. Gilding partially abraded.

PROVENANCE:
Swiss priv. coll. R. Bonsera, Basel, since 2005.
Purchased on the Swiss art market, Basel.

PUBLISHED:
Rhenus Auktionen 24. 03. 2024
Auction:
11 : Ancient Art / Archeology
Date:
24. 03. 2024 / Lot No°: 15

I confirm to be authorized to sell this cultural property.
(according to Art. 16 para. 2. a. CPTA together with Art. 18 CPTO) .

According to Swiss legislation, there is no export licence required to ship this lot outside Switzerland.