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Description: | A cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from the first to second centuries AD. This example is similar to Hattatt's No. 445, which has a raised button that is completely circular. This button is between a pair of cross ribs, that are incised at the bottom with 5 curved grooves, giving the impression of an open flower head. These incised lines contain some black enamel. This design is repeated again at the top of the button, where the incised lines are filled with the remains of green enamel. The trumpet shaped head of the brooch is bent down onto the button, while the spring, although mostly complete, has unraveled along some of the length of the pin bar. Part of the pin is retained, but the foot of the brooch and the catch plate is missing.This brooch measures 53.78mm long, 21.67mm wide and weighs 18.6gms.
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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