Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula shaanxiprovince reflecting the Nazca people’s deep

reflecting the Nazca people’s deep connection to nature and their pantheon of deities

rich in history

Originating before European contact and later expanded through Portuguese trade

monumental pyramid-like constructions (huacas)

Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula shaanxiprovince reflecting the Nazca people’s deepLater Roman Empire, c. 350 AD, Upper Danube or Pannonia Region A magnificent and impressively crafted Late Roman bronze crossbow fibula, an iconic status symbol of the empires military and elite class. This large, exquisitely designed brooch features a crossbar adorned with two oblate spheres, each with a central raised point, while a third onion shaped terminal sits proudly at the bows junction. The boldly channeled bow and the rectangular footplate