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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of 2nd century AD date. Oval plate brooches of this period are relatively common finds in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. A similar brooch was found within the same Parish - see BH-86AC02.The brooch is oval in plan and has a raised central cell (also oval) with a double rim around its perimeter. The cell contains remnants of a green and red glass or enamel inset. Surrounding the cell is a shallow groove, whilst the outer edge of the brooch is marked by a low rim. Both of the aforementioned elements retain traces of gilding. The pin attachment and catchplate are located at opposite ends of the back of the brooch, aligned on the longest axis. The pin attachment consists of a damaged single lug with a central hole; the solid catchplate is missing its rolled top edge. The pin is also missing. A small copper-alloy rivet appears to have been pushed through the back, presumably in order to secure the stone.The brooch measures 24.2mm long, 18.6mm wide and 7.1mm thick. It weighs 7.18g.
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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