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Description: | An incomplete and corroded cast copper-alloy Colchester one-piece brooch dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (AD c. 25 - c. 60).At the head it has a forwards facing hook and the integral spring and pin are missing. The wings are minimal and remain as small stubs although they are almost complete. There is an incomplete hook at the rear of the wings.Close to the head the bow is slender and 'D'-shaped. It tapers evenly towards the broken foot and as it progresses downwards, it becomes oval in cross-section. At the top it has a width of 10.86mm and a thickness of 4.10mm. There are the remains of a catch-plate in the form of an abraded stub at the bottom.This brooch is pitted and corroded to a dark green colour.71.33 x 14.58mm. Weight: 10.84g.
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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