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Description: | A complete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of wide rectangular wings which swell towards the tips each of which is decorated with transverse grooves. The reverse of the head has two integral lugs which house an axis bar around which the now bent pin is hinged. A double banded rectangular plate is present projecting from the top edge of the wings which houses a circular loop for attachment to a second brooch via a chain. A rectangular sectioned bow extends centrally from the wings tapering steadily in width to a double banded circular foot knop with flat base. A complete catchplate projects from the reverse of the lower bow. A separate headstud feature is present at the apex of the bow, held in place by an integral rivet, and is decorated with incised lines.The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 53.1mm long, 19.3mm wide, 6.8mm thick and weighs 14g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.333, fig.192 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD
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