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Description: | A copper alloy Roman gilded disc brooch. The brooch is circular and divided into three zones by bold concentric ribs The central rib is raised higher than the others. This form of brooch usually contains a conical glass setting within the raised rib, but this is missing on this example, leaving an empty cell. The outer two zones are decorated with a pattern of alternate Xs and vertical lines. A lug and catchplate are present on the reverse. The catchplate turnover is missing, and the perforation in the lug is filled with iron corrosion indicating that the missing pin was iron. Gilding survives in places, particularly in the two outer zones. This type of brooch can be dated to the third and early fourth centuries. Compare LIN-8EF102 which cites Butcher and Bayley, 2004, no. 390, "who discuss the distribution and dating of this 'British' type of brooch".
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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