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Description: | Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch, 1st-2nd century. The pin is missing, but the wide loop for the pin survives. There is a slight projection at the top of the oval shaped head. The head is asymmetrical, and hollowed on the reverse. There is a central ?acanthus moulding on the bow, which then tapers to the 'bun'-shaped foot (rounded, flat on the top and bottom). The catchplate is damaged - little remains. Light green, powdery patina. Length 45.40mm, width (across head) 12.46mm, width (at acanthus) 7.10mm, thickness c.19mm, weight 5.91g.
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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