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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy hinged head enamelled type brooch, of Early Roman dating (AD 50 to AD 100).Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, and hinge. The foot, catch plate and pin are missing.The head of the brooch consists of a cylindrial tube, with a slot present at the centre for the hinged pin to be located. Joining the head of the brooch to the bow is a series of recessed and raised ridges, the raised ridges have been rouletted. The front of the bow is decorated with a raised diamond (lozenge) shape. Around the edge of the central diamond, a recessed border is present, with a rouletted ridge. At the central of the diamond, four recessed cells for enamel are present, each with a red enamel inlay. The enamel cells are a foliate / leaf shape. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated.The brooch measures 28.85 mm in length, 21.49 mm wide and 11.90 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 grams.The brooch is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
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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