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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet derivative brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is semi-circular with short, worn knops projecting from each corner. A third knop at the top of the curved edge marks the remains of the attachment loop which no longer survives. A D-shaped sectioned bow extends out from the head at a 90 degree angle before turn sharply downwards again at 90 degrees. An ovoid flange extends from the bottom of the remaining section of bow creating a stepped effect when the brooch is viewed in profile. An area of blue enamel survives on the head and traces of silvering can been seen over the surface of the brooch. On the reverse of the head the lugs, axis bar and four turns of the spring remain though the pin proper has been lost.The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 19.9mm long, 13.8mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 3.3g.Similar examples can be seen in Hattatt, p.331, fig.190.
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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