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Description: | Roman copper alloy headstud brooch. The object is 36.7mm long, 35mm wide, 20mm thick and weighs 28.19 grms.The brooch has a pin bar lug (double lug) with a spring mechanism. No pin or catchplate remains.The object is triangular in cross-section with a curved bow, at the head of which it flattens out and has a small hemisphere in the middle, with an off-centre, flat topped stud. The wings of the brooch have curved tapering bottom edges, and flares out at the tips. A bar for the spring sits at the top of the wings, and held in place by a loop at the top of the bow. The foot of the bow, along with the catchplate, has broken off.The brooch is in fair condition, with a green and brown patina
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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