Bronze Roman Cross Bow Shaped Fibula BroochRoman Period 200 300 CE. 3. Inches By 2. 25 Inches. Made out of bronze in crossbow shape, in very good condition. Traces of gold plating are present over the body. In antiquity, fibulae were originally used for fastening garments, particularly cloaks, and served both a decorative and practical purpose. The brooches came in a variety of shapes, but all were based on the safety pin principle. The crossbow design reached the height of its popularity both