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Description: | A corroded and incomplete cast copper-alloy mid 1st century AD Roman probable dolphin type brooch, as derived from the Colchester type. The bow curves through over ninety degrees and expands into the bulbous head. The underside is curved with the convex wings extending little either side (max. W.: 16.05mm). The spring mechanism and pin are missing although the recess above the head to retain the chord is visible. The broken bow is sub-oval in cross-section. Its upper surface is neatly divided by five longitudinal ridges with grooves between. The central ridge and those to the sides are decorated with fine transverse/diagonal incised lines to give a cabled effect. Where it survives the patina is a grey-green in colour; in places this has been corroded through leaving a dustier light-green colour.
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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