1st century BC. A large bronze bow brooch of La Tène II type with spring and pin attached to the head, lozenge-shaped bow, returned foot with hatch detailing, bulb and bifid, with twisted finial; catch formed as a slot in the foot. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 227, for a non-lozenge type.16.1 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s.[No Reserve]