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Description: | Small T-shape roman brooch. Cast copper alloy. The pin is missing. At the top are the two cylindrical wings to house the axis bar for a hinged pin arrangement. Between them is a large notch which extends into the head of the bow. The left witng is split open at the top revealing traces of iron corrosion, probably from an iron axis bar. The ends of the wings are ecorated with two ransverse grooves on each. At the head of the bow is a transverse incised line which does not quite extend all the way across.to the right side. The bow is D-sectioned and tapers as it extends downwards. The foot is damaged. There are patches of filing at the sides of the bow and file marks on the back. Date: Roman - 1st to 2nd century ADDimensions: 21.9 mm x 22.74 mm x 7.63 mmWeight: 3.61 g
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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