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Description: | An incomplete Roman brooch; cast copper alloy Umbonate brooch. Length 32.4mm, width 24.8mm, thickness (plate) 1.5mm, thickness (inc lugs) 7.2mm, weight 4.68g A cast copper alloy, Roman plate brooch of the umbonate type, dating from AD100-250. There is a central, slightly domed roundel decorated with two concentric circles of inwards pointing triangles, some of which retain traces of red enamel. There is an outer circle of 14 triangles, an inner circle of 14 smaller triangles, and a narrow, circular groove around the centre of the brooch. The central roundel is separated from the rim of the brooch by a broad, shallow groove. The brooch is damaged and large sections of the rim are missing on both sides, however, the projections for the chain loop, which is broken, and catch plate, remain. The pin mount and a short section of copper alloy pin are beneath the chain loop. A section of the catch plate also remains. The brooch has a light green patina. Some of the enamel is still intact and would have belonged to someone of high status.
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