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Description: | A cast, copper alloy Roman brooch of the trumpet type, dating from 43 - 200AD. The bow is plain except for an acanthus moulding between two collars at the shoulder. The upper collar is marked with one narrow, transverse groove; the lower collar with two. There is a circular foot, also marked with one narrow transverse groove. The spring pin and chain loop remain in place as does most of the catch plate. The brooch has a light green patina. It is 54.4mm long, 16.7mm wide and 25.4mm thick. It weighs 11.74gm. Reference: Hattat, Visual catalogue of Ancient Brooches, figure 185, number 81.
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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