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Description: | Cast copper-alloy brooch depicting a bird in flight. Roman. Probably 2nd C. AD. Cast in one piece. Body of bird has flat upper surface, with a series of small circular insets on the wings and tail. It is probable that these originally held enamel - possible traces of blue enamel can be seen in some. The neck is raised and extends out from the main body of the brooch and has linear decoration. The head is styleized, with a long pointed beak and two inset eyes. The under-side has an un-damaged catchplate extending from underneath the wings. Towards the tail is the lug which held the now missing pin. The artefact is 45.7mm long, by 18.7mm wide, and weighs 8.98g. The body of the bird is 1.4mm thick.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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