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Description: | A cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch of Polden Hill type, dating from the late first to second century AD. The brooch is missing its pin and spring mechanism and also suffers some damage to the lower bow. The brooch has wings which are semi-cylindrical and open at the back, with the pierced circular plates at each end which are a characteristic feature of Polden Hill brooches. It also has moulded plates above the wings, on either side of the head, a further characteristic feature of the type. The top of the head, above the wings, has a rearward projecting lug to help hold the spring. The front of the bow is decorated with two vertical moulded lines which runs down along the centre of the brooch, flaring at the head and encompassing the rearward projecting lug. In between these lines there is punched circular decoration. The brooch has a fairly even green patina, which has become pitted in places. It measures 41 mm long, has a wingspan of 22.2 mm, is 12.9mm thick and weighs 10.3 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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