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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Roman Headstud brooch dating from the 2nd century AD. At the apex of the head is a complete chain loop. The wings are decorated with vertical incised grooves and are triangluar in section. The hinge mechanism and pin are missing. The face of the head is decorated with a projecting spine and the ring and dot headstud. Similar brooches can be seen in Hattatt, p.332-3, fig.191-2.
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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