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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The headstud, pin and catchplate no longer remain. From the reverse of the head the tubular lugs through which the pin is hinged remain intact and the remains of the axis bar can be seen within though this is now very corroded. The head itself is comprised of short wings the ends of which are broken and very worn. Traces of incised decoration are also present though the exact nature is indeterminable due to wear.At the top of the bow a wide centrally positioned raised spine extends terminating at a circular recess into which the headstud would have fitted. From the headstud the circular sectioned bow extends downwards terminating at a bulbous foot. The bow is very worn and appears to be undecorated. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated and very little of the catchplate remains.The metal is a light brownish-green colour and is worn. The brooch is 49.6mm long, 17.2mm wide, 8.9mm thick and weighs 12.5g.Similar examples can be seen in Hattatt, p.332 & 333 in which brooches of this type are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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