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Description: | A Roman cast copper alloy umbonate brooch dating to the 2nd century AD. The front domed face is decorated with inlaid enamel of red, blue and possibly green. The decoration is now corroded but was possibly of a geometric sunburst or petal design. The reverse is concave with twin lugs, The pin, which would have been hinged, is now missing.
Dimensions: length 26.62mm; width 19.59mm; thickness 4.71mm; weight 4.2g | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Levick, Paula - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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