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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. All that remains is the lower bow, foot and a small section if the catchplate. The remaining bow is D-shaped in section with a central raised ridge. The foot is wide and circular with a ring and dot design on the base. The dot is decorated with blue enamel. From the reverse of the bow the remains of the catchplate can be seen, most however no longer remains.The metal is a dark reddish-brown colour and is very worn. The brooch fragment is 33.9mm long, 7.5mm wide, 5.3mm thick and weighs 5.6g.Brooches of this type date from between 75-175 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Hattatt, p.328, fig.187.
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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