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Description: | A complete copper-alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 75-175 AD. Behind the head, the circular headloop remains intact and complete, where a hinged copper-alloy pin would have been held in place with a cylindrical axis bar.The upper bow is rhomboid in section and undecorated. The central moulding, which does not extend to the back of the brooch, consists of three petals either side of a moulded ridge. There are two further parallel moulded ridges either side of this central feature. The lower bow is also rhomboid in section, with a central arris and a longitudinal line on either side. The foot knob i simple, with a single raised ridge above. The catchplate remains intact, and is gently curved, with no piercings or openwork ornament. It has an elegantly curved lip at its distal edge.No clear traces of enamel now survive, and the brooch has a patchy green-brown patina. .
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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