{"product_id":"ancient-roman-military-style-silver-crossbow-fibula-with-original-iron-pin-spring-250-300ad","title":"Ancient Roman Decorated Silver Bow Fibula with Original Iron pin + Spring. 250-300AD, Roman Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare example of a mid-to-late Roman silver bow fibula, this piece is functional, robust, and retains its original iron pin and spring, a feature often lost over time. The bow is solid and fairly thick, with simple incised decoration in a cross-hatched zig-zag pattern — characteristic of practical Roman design rather than luxury ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe external iron spring remains intact, visible as a coiled, heavily corroded mass at the head, while the long, straight iron pin runs beneath the bow into a the preserved catch plate. Unlike later fibulae, this example has no hinge mechanism, instead it features a spring mechanism, preserving the straightforward construction typical of Roman military and civilian utility items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true window into the material culture of Roman Britain, this fibula combines durability, practical design, and subtle decorative interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decorated Silver bow fibula \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge \/ Era\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 250–300 AD, Mid-Late Roman Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver body with iron pin and spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Incised cross-hatched zig-zag pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roman Britain (Southern England)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK metal detecting find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-hinged \u003cspan\u003ebow fibula (spring\u003c\/span\u003e mechanism)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313812156802,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/66967987-40DE-4552-ACA9-BCEAB59B20D5.png?v=1770402599","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/ancient-roman-military-style-silver-crossbow-fibula-with-original-iron-pin-spring-250-300ad","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}