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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy bow/fibula brooch. The form of this piece suggests that it probably originates from a 1st century brooch such as a Colchester type.The piece consists of the foot and the lower part of the bow. The bow is thin and has a flat underside. A ridge extends vertically down the centre of the upper surface and has a beaded border on each side. The bow tapers in width towards the bottom, where it terminates in a rounded foot. The catchplate is closed, has an angled upper side and rolled outer side with corresponding pin groove. At the top of the catchplate, adjacent to the pin groove, is a small 'bulge' in the surface, which may be a deliberate feature designed to secure the pin.The surfaces the object are corroded. It measures 35.1mm long, up to 4.9mm wide and 14.3mm deep. The weight is 4.88g.
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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