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Description: | A fragment from a copper-alloy brooch of uncertain type and date. The style of the piece suggests that it is either part of a 2nd to 3rd century P-shape brooch, or possibly from a 6th century Small-long brooch (R. Hattatt, 2000, p. 366 and 376).The lower part of the bow remains and has a flat underside and, on the upper surface, a section of vertical ridges containing a small (deliberate) transverse depression. The foot is triangular and has a flat upper surface decorated with an outer incised border and, inside this, a border of small punched circles. The catchplate is closed and extends the length of the foot. This latter feature is inconsistent with most Small-long brooches and it is therefore more likely that the brooch is Roman in date.Overall, the object measures 25.3mm high by 8.9mm wide and 7.9mm deep. It weighs 2.11g.
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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