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Description: | An incomplete fragment of an enamelled copper alloy Roman bow brooch of Roman date (75 - 175AD). The fragment consists of the central part of the bow; both the head and foot are missing. It is possible that this fragment may be from either a Wroxeter or Wirral style brooch. The bow of the brooch has an angular comma shaped profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The break on the upper bow is old and patinated. The break occurs across the decorated enamel panel. This panel seems to be formed from two opposing vertical columns of enamel, with alternating re (faded to an dusky orange colour) enamel and possibly white paste. Beneath this panel is a raised ridge with an oval knop centrally positioned; the knop is abraded but does not seem to be decorated with either a cast or enamelled pattern. This knop seems to form the upper part of three moulded bands (similar to those seen on the bows of trumpet brooches). The central moulding projects furthest whilst the lower third moulding is slight. The lower bow has a distinct faceted, angular profile. On the reverse of the bow, behind the mid point mouldings, a much abraded rib extends, originally forming the catchplate and pin reset. This has been heavily abraded. The break in the lower bow is also old, worn and patinated. The brooch is of a mid brown green colour with an abraded polished patina which covers all surfaces. It has been affected by movement in the ploughsoil. A direct parallel for this brooch has not been found, although it bears a number of similarities with both the Wroxeter and also the Wirral style brooches, both variants of the trumpet brooch. A similar date is assumed for this example.The brooch measures 31.8mm in length, 7.4mm width across bow, is 5.4mm thick at the same point, and weighs 4.69 grams
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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