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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy probable Colchester Derivative (Dolphin Hinged) type, probably of Roman dating (AD 55 to AD 100).Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow, partial head and hinge. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.The bow is D-shaped, with an angled head. The back of the bow exhibits an unusual U shaped groove down the length, approximately 2 mm deep. The head exhibits two grooves, one vertical and one horizontal across the length. These grooves would probably have contained the hinged pin.It measures 22.53 mm in length, 12.93 mm wide and 8.06 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g.The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the original surface detail. This has the result that it is hard to see if the brooch was originally decorated or not. A similar brooch has been recorded on the PAS database as record number LIN-2E5FE0.
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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