Crossbow Brooch
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Crossbow Brooch

TitleCrossbow Brooch
Dateca. 350–380 4th century
MediumCopper alloy
ClassificationMetalwork-Bronze
OriginLate Roman Late Roman
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Zita Spiss, 1991
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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