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Description: | An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy dolphin brooch (Colchester derivative), missing part of one wing, the spring mechanism and pin, lower bow and catchplate. Measures 17.57mm in length and weighs 3.78g.The incomplete wings, which are C-shaped in section, span 18.43mm (originally c.26mm) and are undecorated. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug for the axis bar and the cord, fragments of which are still in situ with iron corrosion. The lug extends upwards above the wings into the crest at the centre of the bow. Below the bow projects from the middle of the wings and is rectangular in cross section (6.96x5.59mm, with crest). It widens to 7.84mm with a moulding and central groove either side, before narrowing again to the worn break, 4.95x3.41mm. The crest is decorated with transverse grooves and extends to a lozenge shape just before the break, possibly with traces of iron corrosion.
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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