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Description: | A cast, copper alloy brooch of the Roman Thealby type (with the pin still attached), dating from 100-200AD. It is 62.25mm long, 18.94mm wide, 20.26mm thick and weighs 21.83gm. It has a circular foot measuring 8.44mm in diameter, the side of which is decorated with a zig-zag line. The catch plate is still attached. There is no decoration on the bow, which ends with chunky, angular wings, which are both decorated with two parallel lines running across their sides.The chain loop is attached to the head via a small rectangular protrusion which is decorated with a series of lines running vertically down its length. The pin is held in place with a copper alloy axis bar, and is still moveable. The entire object has a green patina.Compare with Hattatt's Visual Catalogue Fig.192 Ref 1527.
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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