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Description: | Roman cast copper alloy brooch. Class B Rosette brooch with disc, dating c40-70AD, however these can date earlier if from the continent, starting at circa 10BC. This brooch is similar to Hattat fig 19 no 788. The brooch is missing its wings. The sprung pin is held in place by corrosion products, and is located between the arched bow and back plate. The bow is wide with a prominent arch, and has moulded decoration in the form of ribbing along its length. There is an incomplete circular disc plate at the base of the bow, decorated with incised 'V' designs radiating out from the base of the bow. The surviving section of the brooch measures 36.5mm long, 17.31mm thick and weighs 24.38 grams. The bow section is 23.51mm wide, 26.97mm deep and 26.97mm long. The metal is heavily stained copper alloy, giving it a red-brown appearance.
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