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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy plate brooch, of Late Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 350).Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the majority of the plate and part of the hinge. The pin and catch plate are missing.The front of the brooch is sub oval in plan. The decoration on the front of the brooch consists of an outer circle of pellets, with a plain circular ridge inside that. Inside that is a shallow recessed circle, before the centre circle design. This consists of four crescents aligned so their backs face each other, forming an open cross design. No enamel is present within the design. The reverse of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The hinge is present, formed from a semi-circular lug on the opposing side of the brooch to the catch plate. A small amount of iron oxide corrosion product present on the hinge indicates that the base of the pin is present, and it was made from iron.The brooch measures 27.62 mm in length, 19.82 mm wide and 9.70 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g.The brooch is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina.No direct parallels for this brooch were found at time of recording, but it is consistent with Late Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 350).
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