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Description: | A fragment of Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy, tinned bow brooch, consisting of the lower bow and catchplate only. Measures 30.57x5.92x15.07mm and weighs 3.8g.At the break (5.99x3.32mm) the bow is T-shaped in cross-section, with a central rib decorated with three transverse grooves before thickening to 4.50mm. It then comes to an end, the bow narrowing to 4.53mm wide, and below is parallel-sided and faceted with a flat central rib decorated with shallow transverse grooves, either side sloping to the edge. Both the ankle and foot below are double transverse ribbed. The catchplate extends to the reverse, retaining traces of tinning on both sides and the curl of which is decorated with zig-zag grooves (four strokes).
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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