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Description: | A copper alloy Polden Hill brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is a sprung example. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section with a raised stop-ridge at either end. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. At the back of the head is a rearward facing hook which would have held the spring in place. The sides of the head, surrounding the wings are decorated with a series of small incised grooves. The foot of the brooch is rounded and almost complete. The spring and pin are missing and the catchplate has been damaged. The object has a mid green patina and is pitted. It can be dated from AD75-175.
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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