288, Lot: 732. Estimate $250. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Bronze crossbow fibula. Romano-Byzantine, circa 5th century AD. Crossbow type with three knobs, bow with striation pattern, stem with annulets to either side of a long band with simple, repetitive linear design. Length: 8.8cm; width: 5.7cm. See A. Garside, ed., Jewelry: ancient to modern, the Walters Art Gallery, no. 418 for basic type. Dark green patina. Pin corroded but intact. Light bumps, a number of scratches on front knob, traces of gilding on head.