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Description: | Roman copper alloy T-shape brooch, c. 1st-2nd century AD.The brooch measures 41mm in length and is 16mm wide, weighing 6.7g. The brooch consists of semi-circular wings with a spring and pin mechanism still present, however, there is an old break in the spring on the left hand side. The pin extends to the full length of the brooch and can still be held in place by the catchplate. The mechanism is attached by being threaded through a hole in a lug on the top of the brooch. There is a small lozenge shaped protusion on the curve of the upper bow which is then followed by a small rectangular section of lozenge decoration. This is now very worn, as are the teeth on the right-hand side of the outer bow. These extend down for 11mm, however, they are completely worn away on the left-hand side.The lower bow is very plain apart from an incised line which runs down the length of the overall bow on both sides. Prior to the foot-knob there is a horizontal ridge.The reverse of the bow is plain and the catchplate measures 10mm away from the bow. The patina is very smooth, green and shiny.See Hattatt, 1989, pg 304, no.410.
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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