A Roman Gilt Bronze Crossbow Fibula - Mar 24, 2024 | Rhenus Auktionen P. Bonsera In Basel-stadt
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A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA

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A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA
A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA
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A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA

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.

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A ROMAN GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
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Starting Price CHF 200
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Auction Curated By
Paolo Bonsera
Ancient Art
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