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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Lion Bow derivative brooch of 1st Century AD dating.Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the spring cover, spring and the bow. The spring cover takes the form of a horizontally aligned cylinder, with a longitudinal join on the top of the cover. The ends are damaged. The spring sits within this cylinder, with the top of the pin present in a vertical slit at the back of the brooch. The integral bow has a thin upper portion with parallel sides. Beneath this is a raised moulding consisting of a central ball, with a sub oval petal type shape above and below. Underneath this is the foot of the bow, which is sub oval in shape. A rivet is present on the rear of the foot to attach to the leg and catch-plate.The brooch is a dark mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The damage to the patina is probably the result of plough roll. It measures 33.91mm in length, 24.68mm wide and 13.60mm thick. It weighs 10.5 grams.Lion bow derivative brooches typically consist of four joined elements: the bow and the spring cover; the leg and the catchplate; the spring and pin; and the plate. A similar but more complete brooch, from Bury St Edmunds was published as #280 in Hattatt (2000, p307, fig 166) and has been dated to 1st Century AD. Another more complete example has been recorded on the PAS as BH-7E7841 from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Reference:Hattatt, R. (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books. Oxford.
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