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Description: | Roman copper alloy polden hill variant brooch. The object is 40.2mm long, 30.8mm wide, 15mm thick and weighs 9.62grms.The brooch has a pin bar lug (double lug) with a spring mechanism. No pin remains.The object has a slightly curved bow that curves more sharply at the head, where it connects witht the wings. There is a central ridge that runs down the bow and has four serrations at the head. There are four ribs on either side of the bow at the top. The foot ends with a flat bottom. The wings have four parallel ridges each. The catchplate survives intact.The brooch is in fair condition and has a green 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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