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Description: | A fragment of cast copper alloy probably from the base of a Roman Bow Brooch dating from 45-250 AD. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan and slightly bowed in profile. It is oval in cross section. The fragment slightly tapers along its length and terminates in a rounded bulbous foot. On the reverse of the bow is a central cast rib, this probably represents the remains of the catchplate and pin rest. This rib has also been badly damaged. The fragment measures 40.3mm long, 9.5mm wide, is 7.5mm thick and weighs 7.97 grams. The fragment has been rolled and badly abraded in the plough soil and the break at the top of the fragment is relatively old and worn. There are several elements of decoration present; however they are all worn. The decoration consists of a series of light vertical raised ribs that extend from the break to just above the moulded bulbous foot knop. The fragment is a mid grey green colour with an incomplete abraded patina. The colour and weight of the fragment indicates a large amount of lead in the alloy. Direct parrellels for this fragment have not been found, however it is probably that it may have come from either a Colchester derivative or a trumpet brooch; both of these brooch types date from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
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