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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date. Only the bow remains. The top of the bow has moulded decoration present, possibly an acanthas moulding. The bow has a square cross-section and tapers towards the foot which is broken off with worn breaks. On the reverse of the bow the remains of the catchplate can be seen.The metal is a mid greenish-brown colour and is very worn.The brooch is 33.2mm long, 7.8mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 5.3g.Brooches of this type date to AD 75-175.Similar examples can be seen in Hattatt, p.326, fig.185.
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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