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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Roman plate brooch of second century date. It is a circular disc brooch, but about half is missing due to old breaks. The upper surface has paired bronze dividers crossing at right angles and forming arms of a cross with a central circular cell. Within the arms, and in the surrounding field, are traces of reddish-brown enamel. On the reverse, part of the catchplate or pin loop remains close to one edge. The opposite side is missing. The brooch measures 23.17mm in diameter, 1.19mm in thickness, and weighs 2.19g.
Although an exact parallel has not been seen, an example from Dover is illustrated in Hattatt (AoB, no.1051) with a similar design but includes perforations and periferal lugs which this Barham example does not have. | Subjects: | disc | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Carr, Jane - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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