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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy Aesica (Crescent type) brooch of Roman date, (AD 50 - AD 75). Much of the semi-cylindrical wings are lost as well as the chord-hook that would have retained an external chord. The bow is strongly arched. Traces of vertical ribbing are barely visible on the front face of the bow, one raised vertical rib has a horizontal rib at the tip. The crescent type plate is incomplete the fan tail tip is missing. This brooch is corroded and has old abraded breaks.Length: 19.85mm; width: 14.6mm and 12.65mm thick. Weight: 5.0grams.Aesica brooches have been discussed and illustrated by Hattatt (Hattatt, R. 1985. 'Iron Age and Roman Brooches'. 44-48, fig. 20); (Hattatt, R. 1989. 'Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts'. 38-43, figs. 19 and 20).
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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