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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy probable Headstud type brooch, of Roman dating (AD 76 - AD 200).Approximately 25% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow. The headloop, wings, foot, spring and pin are missing.The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A circular stud is present at the top of the bow, and beneath this are a series of recessed sub circular cells, probably for enamel (none surviving). The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. Part of a cyclindrial groove remains at the top of the bow, and would have originally functioned as casing for the spring (not present).The brooch measures 26.49 mm in length, 10.13 mm wide and 13.51 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 grams.The brooch is a mid to dark green / brown colour, and has an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. In a couple of areas, the patina has flaked off to reveal a light green area. These areas should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion occurring (bright green powdery residue). To reduce the risk of this occurring, the brooch should be stored in a sealed air tight dry box, such as a tupperware box lined with silica gel.
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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