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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of tubular wings with a central axis bar around which the remains of the pin is hinged. From the central point between the wings a worn raised spine projects and extends into the square sectioned upper bow. Slightly below the spine is an extremely worn ring and dot design headstud. From here the circular sectioned lower bow extends terminating in an old worn break. The brooch as a whole is extremely worn and appears undecorated except for the headstud.The metal has a dark blackish-brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 29mm long, 17mm wide, 5.5mm thick and weighs 7g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.332, fig.191 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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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