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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet headed brooch of Roman date. The head and attachment loop are all that survive. The reverse of the trumpet shaped head is concave to hold the pin mechanism but this no longer remains and from the top of the head a rectangular attachment loop projects with a central circular hole projects. From the centre of the head the upper bow extends terminating in an old worn break.The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is worn. The brooch is 22.6mm long, 14.1mm wide, 10.3mm thick and weighs 4.7g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.329, fig.188 and are dated to the 2nd century AD.
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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