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Description: | Incomplete fragment of cast copper alloy plate / disc brooch of early Roman date (100-200 AD). The brooch fragment is irregular in plan (originally it would have been oval) with a sub-rectangular projection extending from one edge. The edges of the brooch and the break have been heavily abraded resulting in a considerable loss of metal. The brooch fragment measures 20mm length, 22.5mm width is 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.64 grams.
The front face is relatively flat in profile with a series of geometric (circumferential) cast designs. The centre of the brooch is lost but it is likely to have risen to form a central boss. Around the outer edge of the plate are two concentric circles forming a border, both of these have been cast. There is no evidence of recessed cells which would have held enamel. The small pierced projection is cast integrally to the brooch and although recently broken the loop is unworn. It has a diameter of 3.3mm. The rear of the brooch is relatively flat with no evidence of either hinge or catchplate..
The brooch fragment is a mid-dark green colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. It has been slightly distorted by movement in the plough soil and this is most evident on the external faces. This plate brooch is similar to a number recorded in a Catalogue of Richard Hattatt??s Ancient Brooches all of which have been dated to the mid to 2nd century AD figure 204-5, page 344-45 especially examples 125, 532 and 544. | Subjects: | Disc | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Reavill, Peter - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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