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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy T-shape brooch of late 1st to 2nd century date (see R. Hattatt; 1987; pp. 100).The wings completely enclose the axis bar and the pin (now missing) would have emanated from a vertical slot at the centre. Projecting from above this slot is a small protrusion of uncertain function. The arched bow tapers in width from top to bottom. It has a slight bulge near to the top and, below this, a pattern of lozenge-shaped cells. At the point of the foot is a protruding knob and on the underside is a damaged catchplate.The brooch measures 36.1mm high, 19.9mm wide and 11.5mm deep. The weight is 6.79g.
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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