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Description: | Two copper alloy fragments of a catchplate, probably from the same Roman brooch, probably a Dolphin variety (Colchester brooch). The smaller fragment comprises bow that is rectangular in cross-section and very worn. On the reverse is the start of the catchplate.The second fragment is larger and follows the same bow profile as on the smaller fragment. The bow is comma shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The front of the bow is decorated with a wide central groove with a a narrow groove to either side. To either side of the narrow groove is a final line of either pellets or rope-like decoration. The catchplate is triangular and has a circular hole in it.
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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