Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads and extensive snail-collecting

and extensive snail-collecting

Despite their functional form

discovered in the peat bogs of Denmark and dating to the Mesolithic Ertebølle culture

Cyprus Archaeological Museum

making it a valuable addition to any collection of Pre-Columbian antiquities

Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads and extensive snail-collectingLater Roman Empire, c. 300 AD An absolutely stunning Late Roman bronze crossbow fibula, a striking example of the status and prestige associated with high ranking Roman officials and military personnel. This elegant and well preserved fibula features a ridged crossbar, adorned with two oblate spheres with central raised points, while a third onion shaped terminal sits prominently above the junction with the bowa distinctive feature of crossbow