Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads jewels of silverwork before being

jewels of silverwork before being used as a ritual implement

Despite their functional form

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

Cyprus Archaeological Museum

and other classic bead types

Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads jewels of silverwork before beingLater 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