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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. All that survives of the brooch is the acanthus decoration and short lengths of the upper and lower bow. The upper bow is circular in section and the break is very worn. Three narrow raised collars decorate the base of this section from which the crude acanthus moulding extends. Below this are a further three narrow raised collars which mark the start of the lower bow which is roughly triangular in section. From the reverse of the lower bow the beginning of the catchplate can be seen.The metal is a light brownish-green colour and is worn. The brooch is 27.1mm long and weighs 6.5g.Similar brooches can be seen in Hattatt, p327 c.f.
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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