1st century AD. A bronze bow of kraftig profilierte type with bulbo bow, crossbar, ribbed collar, swept foot with discoid terminal; void to the reverse of the upper bow, catchplate to the rear of the footplate; spring with pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 336. 33.8 grams, 65mm wide (2 1/2"). European art market in the 2000s. UK private collection. Property of a Surrey gentleman. [No Reserve]