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Description: | Cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating to 43-65 AD. The object gently curves in profile. The bow rises from the top of the wings and tapers towards the foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical and short. It is a sprung example however the spring and pin are missing. The bow is rounded in cross-section. A plain median rib decorates the top of the head. The foot consists only of the rounded end of the bow. The catchplate is missing. It has a light green patina. Similar examples which can be found on the database are LVPL-DD5DF2 and LVPL-64ACD0.
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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