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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch. The bow head is a sub-oval in plan. On the reverse of the bow head there is an integral horizontal tube with a central slot. The slot reveals a copper alloy axis bar within the tub. The pin is missing, and was probably hinged on this axis bar. Integral to the upper edge of the bow head is a rectangular block with a sub-circular loop above. The outer face and sides of the rectangle is decorated with two horizontal grooves. The bow head tapers in the centre leading to the bow. The bow in profile forms a sub inverted ??L?? shape, with the more horizontal portion having a pointed oval section and is undecorated. At the right-angle the bow is decorated with an acanthus, which is bordered by a transverse groove. The lower portion of the bow is undecorated and has a sub-triangular section. The bow gradually tapers to an expanded circular disc foot. The foot is decorated with a horizontal transverse groove and has a semi-circular profiled knop on the base. The catchplate is solid and develops on the reverse of the acanthus. The surface of the brooch has a dark brown/green patina with some fresh metal visible, which may be due to more recent slight damage. It measures 78.2mm long by 20.45mm wide across the bow head. It weighs 43.5g and is in good condition.
The brooch is a Trumpet-headed type. Trumpet brooches date to the 1st to 2nd century (Bayley, J. and Butcher, S. 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection Society of Antiquaries p. 160-164). These types of brooch are thought to originate in the Midlands. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Bolton, Angie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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