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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative (dolphin form variant) brooch (AD 43-100).The pin, spring and the majority of the catch-plate are missing.The brooch has undecorated semi-cylindrical wings separated by a rear-facing double-pierced lug. The upper piercing contains the remains of a copper alloy chord and the lower piercing contains the remains of a copper alloy axis bar. The bow tapers in width (as viewed from the front). At the head of the brooch the width is 8.2mm and the width at the foot is 4.7mm. The double-pierced lug projects forwards to form a prominent longitudinal undecorated rib that extends to the foot of the brooch. The rear face of the brooch is largely flat and plain and has the remains of a centrally aligned catch-plate.The brooch is in poor condition, has traces of a mid-green patina and has active bronze disease. 41.3 x 16.6mm. Weight: 4.46g.
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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