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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch. This is a 1st century Dolphin type brooch. The bow, head and part of the spring are present. The bow is sub-rectangular, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a central raised linear ridge running down the length of the bow. Either side is a linear groove. The head has short wings. The spring has 3 coils on each side. The brooch is worn, and the break at the terminal of the bow is worn.It has a dark green patina. A similar example can be seen in Hattatt A visual catalogue p 301.25.87mm x 18.31mm W (head) 6.94mm W (bow) x 3.46mm T 4.7g
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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