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Description: | Cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is a sprung example. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. The bow is decorated with a raised central vertical rib to one side of which is a series of small transverse grooves. The foot of the object is rounded and incomplete. On the head of the brooch is the remains of a rearward facing hook. On each side of the head is a semi-circular decorative ridge. On the reverse of the object the spring and catchplate are missing. The object has a dark brown patina which is missing in places. It can be dated to 43-65AD.
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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