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Description: | A fragment of a large Roman cast copper-alloy bow brooch, probably of 1st-2nd century date. This fragment is largely the catch-plate and is sub-triangular in plan with a sub-triangular perforation of similar shape. It measures 46.6mm in length and has a maximum thickness of 3.9mm. The curled-over part that secured the pin is intact. Viewing the brooch from the front, it has a longitudinal central narrow groove extending from the break at the top to a small rounded protruding knop at the base. Just above the knop there is a small frontal rib. This groove has continuous triangular and sub-triangular punch marks throughout its length. At each side of the catch-plate, where it joins the leg there are similar punch marks. At the break, the lower part of the bow is sub-oval in cross-section, 5.7mm x 3.2mm. This brooch fragment is pitted and corroded and has traces of silvering. The break at the top is old and abraded. 54.1 x 11.5 x 5.7mm. Weight: 6.87g.
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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