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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch, dating from the 1st/ 2nd century, between AD 43-200 (length: 44.5mm; width at wings: 14.5mm; thickness/ depth: 9.5mm; weight: 4.12g). At the top of the brooch, there are the incomplete and hollow remains of short semi-cylindrical wings that protrude outwards from either side of the head. The wings are also broken at either end. The tapering bow (which extends to an incomplete and corroded point at the opposing end) commences at a 90?? angle to the winds and has a rectangular section. Down the central length of the bow, there is a single incised line that appears to continue towards the broken bottom of the artefact. At the back of the wings, the probable spring mechanism is completely missing and there is a substantial amount of blue tack in the cavity. The stumped remains of the cast integral copper alloy catchplate are still visible at the opposing end. The pin is also completely missing. Overall, the brooch is in a worn and corroded condition with a patchy dark green patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Johnson, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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