Sir John Evans's Collections of Artefacts
Roman Crossbow Fibula Brooch)
Country of Origin: Britain
Description: Fine Roman silver brooch used to fasten clothing in place. It would have been worn by a Roman (or Romanized Briton) in the second century AD.
Dimensions: 6.1cm length x 5cm width
Object Period: Roman
Provenance: Said to be from Cambridgeshire
Museum Accession No.: AN1927.199
Aquisition History: Found in 1846 and previously in Londesborough collection. Presented to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1927.
Other Information:
