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Description: | A copper alloy Roman headstud brooch which dates from the second century. It is 45.2mm long, 16.2mm wide and 16.9mm thick. The bow has a raised central spine which is decorated on both sides with small triangular cells filled with red enamel and fluted decoration towards the edges. The wings are decorated with three transverse raised ribs on each. The headstud is integrally formed and consists of a circular cell of red enamel with a solid metal centre. The top of the bow is not decorated. The foot is sub-circular and has three transverse moulding above it. There is a tubular housing behind the wings for the axis bar and the hinged pin, which is missing. The lower part of an integral headloop survives. Only a small part of the catchplate survives behind the foot. Headstud brooches are usually dated from 75 - 200 AD (Snape 1993). The brooch has a dark green patina and is in good condition.
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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