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Description: | Iron Age (4th to 2nd century BC) cast copper alloy la Tene I brooch. The brooch has a six sprung pin (three turns and the pin are missing). The pronounced bow is oval with three moulded ribs along its length. The foot curves back on itself forming a loop which touches the base of the bow; there is a notched reverse to the foot, forming the catchplate. The front of the foot has a circular knob with central dot and the remains of two incised circles; the foot plate splays out slightly before reaching the base of the bow. The brooch is 59.56mm long, 14.13mm wide across the bow and it has a depth of 19.32mm. A replica of the external chord, missing three springs and the pin have been added by the finder. The weight, including these additions, is 18.97 grams.The brooch is similar to Hattatt 'A visual catalogue' p288 fig 147 no 1447 and 1447A.
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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