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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy Aesica (Crescent type) brooch of Roman date, (AD 50 - AD 75). Length: 20.2mm; width: 13.2mm and 9.0mm thick. Weight: 2.74g.Much of the semi-cylindrical wings are lost as well as the chord-hook that would have retained an external chord. The bow is strongly arched and has a length of 12.5mm and a maximum width of 6.3mm. Traces of vertical ribbing are barely visible on the front face of the bow. The crescent type plate is incomplete and just a small portion of the fan-tail foot has survived.This brooch is severely corroded and has old abraded breaks. However, tiny patches of a dark grey patina are visible.Aesica brooches have been discussed and illustrated by Hattatt (Hattatt, R. 1985. 'Iron Age and Roman Brooches'. 44-48, fig. 20); (Hattatt, R. 1989. 'Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts'. 38-43, figs. 19 and 20).
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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