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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The pin mechanism and catchplate no longer remain. The head is comprised of wide concaved wings from the reverse of which the remains of a single lug through which the pin was sprung can be seen. The wings taper to form the rectangular sectioned bow which terminates in a worn circular foot knop. From the bow, close to the wings a worn headstud knop projects which is integrally cast to the brooch. The worn remains of the catchplate can be seen projecting from the reverse of the lower bow. The brooch is extremely worn rendering any possible decoration indeterminate.The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 30.2mm long, 17.6mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 8.8g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.332, fig.191 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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