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Description: | Incomplete and slightly bent copper alloy dolphin brooch, missing its pin and spring mechanism.The wings are D-shaped in section and have a span of 20.5mm. They are flat to the back with a pierced central lug, and to the front have a groove flanking either end.The bow extends from the top of the wings. It is slightly facetted but otherwise oval in section. The bow does not reach to the bottom of the wings, but a rectangular moulding does.The bow narrows from 6mm to 1mm, at the foot. The catchplate extends to the rear (the curl is slightly damaged) with a light groove flanking its join to the bow on either side.It is 44.5mm long and weighs 7.26g. 1st century AD.
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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