Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads and cultural life of ancient

and cultural life of ancient Cyprus

is a rare and evocative relic of the Bura Asinda-Sikka culture of West Africa

and shell middens

and other classic bead types

jewels of silverwork before being used as a ritual implement

Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads and cultural life of ancientLater 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