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Description: | A cast copper-alloy fragment from a Roman bow brooch consisting of the foot and catchplate (max H.: 14.05mm). The foot terminates in a flat sub-rectangular knob (W.: 6.3mm, L.: 5.5mm). This is decorated with transverse grooves at the top and bottom; in the centre of each side is a triangular nick which extends into the field. Above this knob the foot constricts to a width of 2.3mm. Above, and at the top of the catchplate, is a second rectangular element decorated in the same way as the first. The leg is broken just above this point, although the remnants do appear to feature some incised decoration. The catchplate on the lower surface is sub-trapezoidal. The folded element has suffered some slight abrasions and fractures. Overall, though, this fragment has survived well in the ground and has developed an even grey-green patina. It is uncertain as to exactly what type of brooch this foot would have belonged. As such a wide later 1st-century date is offered. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Webley, Robert - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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