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Description: | A complete Roman (AD 43-100) copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch. The brooch measures 59.40mm in length, 35.53mm wide, 18.67mm thick and weighs 19.49 grams.In plan, the brooch is T-shaped and D-shaped in cross section.The T-shaped wings are C shaped in cross section with a hollowed area for the spring and span, 35.53mm. They are decorated with double lines at the terminal ends and in the centre next to the bow. The bow extends from the front of the wings with a slight hump at the top. It appears to be solid as the back of the bow is smooth and flat. There is a single pierced lug projecting from the centre of the top of the wings which retains the spring.A central vertical rib runs along the length of the bow connecting to the hump (which is undecorated). The rib is decorated with a small geometric pattern. To either side of the central decorated rib and hump, the bow is concave with a single plain line running along each side of the bow up to the wings. The bow has been bent to the left slightly.The catchplate is complete and broadly triangular in cross section. The catchplate has been pierced and has a pierced circular section remaining. There is a rolled edge to retain the pin.The reverse of the wings has a semi-circular recess, which retains the original coiled spring. The pin extends from the coiled spring and is circular in section, tapering to a point.The brooch is a mid green colour, and has an even surface patina.
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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