|
Date: |
|
Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy 2nd century AD, Headstud variant brooch. All that survives of the brooch are the wings, the upper part of the bow and the spring mechanism.The spring mechanism has eight turns and extends down into the pin (now broken off). The mechanism sits neatly behind the wings, which have a curved concave reverse. There is a copper alloy loop holding the spring in place. The end two turns of the spring extend into an external chord (still intact). This is also held in place by a loop on the head of the brooch. The head proper of the brooch comprises the short wings, with two vertical incised lines decorating either side of the bow. The bow is short and wide and tapers to the foot. The foot and lower part of the bow are missing. The upper part of the bow has a moulded knop protruding outwards, the knop is undecorated. Below the knop three rectangular cells have been cut into the bow. The third cell is partly missing due to the break. The cells may once have held enamel.The surface of the metal is pitted and it is a mid reddish-brown colour. This type of brooch dates from the 2nd century AD. This brooch is similar to examples in Hattatt, 2000, p333, Fig: 192 and Hattatt, 1987, p121-3, Fig: 41.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An almost complete copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
A cast copper alloy headstud…
-
BROOCH
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
A complete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
A complete cast copper alloy…
|