Roman Gold Crossbow Brooch Terminal
4th century AD. A hollow-formed gold hexagonal-section knop from a crossbow brooch with beaded collar and 'screw thread'. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 507, for the type of brooch 5.6 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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4th century AD. A hollow-formed gold hexagonal-section knop from a crossbow brooch with beaded collar and 'screw thread'. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 507, for the type of brooch 5.6 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Condition Report: Fine condition.