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Description: | A worn copper-alloy disc brooch of 2nd century AD date (R. Hattatt; 2000; pp. 345).The plate is circular and has a series of small peripheral lugs around the outer edge. The upper surface has decoration comprising a raised outer border; a raised oval cell, defined by a ropework border and filled with green enamel; and a double raised border, which extends the full width of the brooch, splitting the oval cell, and has a small ring at the centre. Most of the enamel is now missing.On the reverse there is a hinge consisting of two parallel lugs and holding a short axis bar and, at the opposite end, a damaged catchplate. The pin is missing.The overall condition of the brooch is poor. It measures 17.8mm in diameter, by 5.6mm thick and weighs 2.75g.
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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