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Description: | Copper alloy Roman bow brooch of Hod Hill type. The upper bow, (L. 14.84mm. W. 10.87mm) has raised sides and three longitudinal ribs separated by concave mouldings. There are also four side projections, one at each corner. There is a rectangular projection at the bottom of the head and a transverse raised ridge at the junction with the lower bow. The lower bow (L. 21.38mm. W. 4.80mm.) is narrow and undecorated with a transverse raised ridge at the junction with the foot. The foot terminates in a rounded knop. There are traces of white metal coating on the upper surface. The hinge plate survives with the remains of the iron hinge pin (W. 11.75mm. Th. 3.95mm). The copper alloy pin is incomplete (L. 11.62mm). The catchplate has slightly broken edges (L. 19.74mm. Th. 1.08mm). Patchy mid-green, brown and red patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Williams, David W - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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