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Description: | An incomplete Early Medieval copper alloy Cruciform Long Brooch dating to the sixth century. The headplate is 25.2mm wide and 16.4mm high; it is rectangular and divided into three smaller rectangular panels with the central one raised from the flanking panels. There are three protruding knops cast integrally to the headplate; one on either side of the plate and one in the center on top. These knops are pointed and have docorated parallel grooves. The bow ( 18.2mm long, 6.6mm wide) is faceted, arched and broken at the base. A pin lug is located in the centre of the reverse and is surrounded by iron corrosion. The top part of the catchplate remains, 3.3mm long. The brooch is 33.3 long in total lenght and weighs 7.35 grams.Similar examples can be seen in Hattat Visual catalogue page 372 fing 231.
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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