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Description: | A complete copper-alloy brooch of medieval date. Hattatt suggests that this type of brooch, consisting solely of a circular frame and pin, probably dates from the 13th to 15th century AD (R. Hattatt; 2000; pp. 382).The circular frame measures 46.8mm in diameter. It has convex inner and outer edges and flattened upper and lower faces. The pin, which is of sturdy construction, is attached to the frame by a loop, on the underside of which is a short break. The cast pin is of rectangular section and tapers in width and thickness towards the point, which overhangs the edge of the frame slightly. A rectangular moulding with transverse grooves is located at the attachment end of the pin's upper surface and may have served to prevent the pin from slipping out of the material.Overall, the object measures 53mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 29.47g.
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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