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Description: | Fragment of Roman brooch, probably a Trumpet type, consisting of lower, foot and catchplate only. The break at the bow is recent-ish, slightly bent and 8mm wide. At the ankle it is 6.5mm wide. The bow is triangular in section, either side sloping away from the centre and both edges flanked by an incised line. The catchplate extends to the rear from the centre of the bow, and not to one side as is more common. At the base of the bow is the ankle, which runs as a rib around the circumference of the brooch at this point, encompassing the base of the bow and base of the catchplate, which it extends in to at this point. Below the ankle is the hoof-like foot, 4mm high with four moulded 'petals' or triangles around it. On the underside, which is circular though slightly wider to the front, it is hollow for the setting of enamel. It is roughly 9mm in diameter with a central 3.5mm area within this. Top of ankle to base of foot is 7.5mm. The catchaplate is robust and deep with a complete curl. It extends backwards before dropping in a shallow curve to a maximum depth of 20mm. The fragment is 29x21mm and weighs 6.21g. It is part of a well-made, largish brooch, dating probably to the 2nd century. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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