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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The head is circular with a concave reverse into which the spring is fitted. The mechanism is heavily corroded and the pin has been lost to an old break. The remains of an integral attachment loop projects centrally from the top edge of the head and the circular sectioned bow projects centrally with a steep downward curve. Mid-way along the bow, at the apex of the curve, a disc with four pointed projections is present. The disc is decorated with a central pellet within a recessed field bearing traces of red enamel. At the base of the bow the foot splits to form a loop though this has now been lost to old breaks. From the reverse of the lower bow the remains of a catchplate projects.The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. The brooch is 35.3mm long, 11mm wide, 3.8mm thick and weighs 5.1g.A similar example is illustrated in Hattatt, p.329, fig.188, no.87 and are dated to circa 2nd century AD.
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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