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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is concave with integrally cast lugs through which an axis bar is fitted. The pin is looped around the axis bar and terminates in a worn break. The head itself is trumpet shaped and tapers to form the circular sectioned upper bow which continues to a semi-circular acanthus decoration. Extending down from this moulding is a D-shaped sectioned lower bow which terminates in a worn circular foot knop. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 41.7mm long, 14.4mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 7.1g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.327, fig.186 and are dated to circa 75 - 175 AD.
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