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Description: | An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy dolphin brooch (Colchester derivative) with spring mechanism, missing several coils, most of the pin shank, the lower bow and catchplate. Measures 21.58mm in length and weighs 5.70g.The wings, which are C-shaped in section, span 23.25mm. Some smooth, shiny patina survives to the front but most is lost. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug for the axis bar and the cord, both of which are in situ. The spring is broken on both sides, with 5 coils on one sides and two on the other (one of which extends into the pin shank).The bow projects from the top of the wings and has a central rib which extends from the rearward-facing lug across the top of the wings. The bow measures 5.97x7.47mm at this point, and narrows over the length to the old, lozengiform break, 4.05x2.50mm. The bow has lost almost all its patina but a few patches remain, notable along the central rib which is c.3mm wide with a groove flanking either side. It is decorated with a line of diagonal incised lines. The bow either side of the central rib appears as moulding.
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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