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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head is comprised of short wings both of which are decorated with cross hatching resulting in a central column of three lozenge shaped cells, flanked on either side by recessed triangular cells. The lozenge cells are infilled with blue enamel and traces of red enamel survive in patches in the triangular cells. From the reverse of the head the hinge mechanism survives, formed from a tubular lug and an axis bar. Roughly half the original length of the pin survives in situ. The bow extends from the centre of the wings and has a short central raised spine. Below this is a deep circular recess which would once have housed the decorative headstud which is diagnostic of this type of brooch. From the headstud recess the D-shaped bow extends downwards with a slight curve tapering and terminating in a triple collar and circular foot knop. The bow itself is again decorated with cross hatching resulting in a central column of three lozenge shaped cells, flanked on either side by recessed triangular cells. The lozenge cells are infilled with blue enamel and traces of red enamel survive in the triangular cells.From the reverse of the bow the broken and worn remains of the catchplate can be seen. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated.The metal is a mid green colour and survives in good condition. The brooch is 46.6mm long, 22.5mm wide, 16.4mm thick and weighs 15.8g.A similar example can be seen in Hattatt, p.332, fig.191, no.424 in which brooches of this type are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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