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Description: | A copper-alloy Cruciform/Small-long brooch of probable late 5th to 6th century AD date (see R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 177).The head plate is rectangular in plan. Extending outwards from the centre point of each side is an integral side knob. The two knobs on the vertical sides have a moulded ridge at the point where they adjoin the plate, whilst the uppermost knob is decorated with a groove. The upper surface of the plate has a raised central rectangular section; this is defined at the top by a horizontal ridge and, along the vertical edges, by a series of punched or incised crescents, each with a central pellet. The bow consists of a short arch with a sub-square moulding at the centre. The foot has flat surfaces and sides which are roughly parallel but flare out slightly towards the squared-off bottom end. The foot is decorated at the top by two incised horizontal grooves, a central panel with two short grooves on each vertical edge, and a series of horizontal ridges and grooves at the bottom. The slightly damaged pin attachment is located at the centre of the reverse of the head and comprises a single, rounded, perforated lug. The solid catchplate is situated on the back of the foot section; it is solid and has a rolled top edge. The pin is missing. The surface of the brooch is coated with a black substance - possibly a corroded silvering or tinning.The brooch measures 52.2mm long, 28.2mm wide and 11.9mm deep. The weight is 11.39g.
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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