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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch, possibly a derivative of a boss on bow type, with a date range of 0-100AD. The spring of six turns is secured by passing the external chord through a separate central lug (head stud) on the bow, which is located on the front of the brooch. The third spring from the left extends into the pin. The pin is missing. The wings have been made from a curved plate of copper alloy, which has rounded terminals, which are larger than the wings. The bow is incomplete, as much of the lower part of the bow has broken off; the breaks look worn. The surviving section of bow is D-shaped in section. Neither the foot nor the catchplate survive. Two grooves decorate either side of the bow and a small decorative boss has been added to the bow below the head stud. Engraved chevron designs survive below the boss on the bow. Only two chevrons remain due to the break. The brooch is 20.2mm in length and the wings are 14.7mm in width. The artefact has lost much of its original surface and the patina is pitted.
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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