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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy annular brooch (1150-1260). The brooch comprises a circular frame of circular section with a pin constriction. The pin is still present, it was cast and has an open loop; although it was possibly originally cast closed and has now worn through. The pin is decorated with a moulded bulbous collar at the junction with the loop. The frame has cast moulded decoration forming a cable pattern. There is secondary cabling along alternate spirals. The decoration has worn away in several areas. Dark yellow/green patchy patina. The brooch is similar to no 1310 excavated in London. The site was dated 1150-1260 (Egan 1991, 252.3, fig. 163)
Dimensions: diameter 23.35mm; width 3.01mm; weight 3.42g
Reference: Egan, G and Pritchard, F Dress Accessories Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. pp: 252-3, Fig. 163 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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