Roman bronze Dolphin bow brooch (2nd century AD)

Roman bronze Dolphin bow brooch (2nd century AD). Complete and in very nice condition

with chord developing to a sturdy pin, carinated bow with lateral fins, recurved foot with bulb finial, long catchplate

18 gr.

40 mm

Accompaniedd by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity

Literature : Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1396.