|
Date: |
|
Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy umbonate type plate brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is circular in plan with a raised central boss. Five equally spaced knops decorate the outer edge of the object. At the top of the brooch is an incomplete circular chain loop. In the centre of the brooch is a raised knop with eight triangular cells radiating outwards from it. Two of the cells are missing due to ancient damage. A deep circular groove surrounds these cells beyond which are nine shield shaped cells which probably represent petals. The void between each cell forms v-shaped cells. Each cell is empty but would have contained coloured enamel.On the rear of the object the top of the hinged pin remains in situ. The catchplate along with the lower side of the brooch is missing due to an ancient break. The object has a dark brown patina. Similar examples can be found in Hattatt, (2000), p350, fig.209. The object can be dated from AD100-250.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
BROOCH
A cast copper alloy Roman…
-
Brooch
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled…
-
BROOCH
A copper alloy Roman umbonate…
-
BROOCH
A cast copper alloy umbonate…
-
BROOCH
A cast copper alloy derivative…
-
BROOCH
A worn, incomplete Roman (AD…
-
BROOCH
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy…
-
BROOCH
An umbonate plate brooch, of…
|