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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy disc brooch of mid 5th to mid 6th century AD date.The plate would originally have been circular but is now damaged. It measures 24mm in diameter by 1.2mm thick and is decorated on its upper surface with five concentric circular borders and a recessed central circular cell. The surface is heavily corroded.On the reverse, the pin attachment and catchplate are located opposite each other, close to the outer edge. The pin attachment consists of a single plate, which projects at right angles to the brooch, and has a small circular hole. The catchplate is also set at right angles to the brooch and comprises a solid rectangular plate, the lip having been lost. The pin is also missing.The weight of the piece is 4.54g.
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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