ROMANO-BYZANTINE. Bronze crossbow fibula. Circa 5th century AD. (Length: 7.7 cm; width: 4.8 cm). With three knobs, bow and stem with decorative pattern. . Cf. A. Garside, ed., Jewelry: ancient to modern, the Walters Art Gallery, no. 418 for basic type. Green and brown surfaces, a few marks. Pin is present. Intact. Website shipping rates do not apply.
From the R. Baker Collection.