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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Aucissa brooch of Roman date. The bow, foot and part of the catchplate survive but the pin and pin mechanism no longer remain. The bow has a high arch with a raised central rib which is decorated with moulded transverse lines. The sides of the bow are straight and taper to the prominent bulbous foot knob.From the reverse of the lower bow the remains of the catchplate can be seen though most no longer survives. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is worn. The brooch is 30.9mm long, 7.1mm wide and 2.6g.Brooches of this type date to 43-75 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Hattatt, p317, fig.176.
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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