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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill type) brooch, of Roman dating (ad 75 to ad 175).Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete.In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with a cylindral wing projecting from the side at the top. The wing has an complete sub circular wing cap. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. A cylindral groove or spring casing is present along the length of the back, between the two wings.The brooch measures 18.04 mm in length, 13.87 mm wide and 10.65 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 g.The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the original surface detail, obscuring any original decoration.
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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