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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet derivative brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the spring mechanism which is comprised of two semi-circular lugs through which an axis bar is fitted with the spring for the pin looped around it with five turns. The pin proper no longer survives. The head itself is wide and ovate with the remains of an attachment loop projecting from the upper edge. A D-shape sectioned upper bow extends centrally from the head tapering slightly to a semi-circular acanthus moulding. The moulding terminates in a worn break.The metal has a light greyish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 32mm long, 21.1mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 6.3g.A similar example is illustrated in Hattatt, p.330, fig.189, no.1531 and is dated to circa 75 - 175 AD.
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