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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The head, bow, acanthus moulding and foot all survive, but the pin and catchplate no longer remain. From the reverse of the head the worn remains of the pin can be seen. The head is trumpet shaped and from here the bow extends into the acanthus moulding. The lower box extends from this point and terminates in a D-shaped foot knop. From the reverse of the lower bow the worn remains of the catchplate can be seen.The brooch is coated in a thick layer of iron corrosion which renders any further detail completely indiscernible.The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is extremely worn. The brooch is 46.4mm long, 14.3mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 11.6g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.326 & 327 and are dated to circa 75-175 AD.
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