Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula stonebeads jewels of silverwork before being

jewels of silverwork before being used as a ritual implement

Cyprus Archaeological Museum

and other classic bead types

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

making it a valuable addition to any collection of Pre-Columbian antiquities

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