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Description: | A cast copper-alloy fanbow brooch of the early Roman period, c. AD 50-100.The brooch is largely complete with a tubular head with a central split, taking the axel rod and hinge pin, both of which remain. Judging from corrosion at each end of the tubular arms/head that hold the axel, it is made of iron. The pin tapers to a point and ends at the base of the bow.The bow is nearly the full width of the head and runs down without tapering or flaring for approximately 10mm, then flares into a fan-shape. The surface of the bow is encrusted with a white-grey corrosion on its upper half, though flat portions of the lower bow indicate this is from a tinned surface. Voids within the corrosion and tinning indicate missing applied finishes to the brooch, particularly in the centre of the bow.Damage to the lower bow edge has removed the catchhook for the pin.
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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