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Description: | A complete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of wide tubular wings each decorated with two parallel narrow vertical panels, the inner most of which has a rope-work design. An axis bar is present through the wings which terminate in worn breaks to either end and around which a circular sectioned pin is hinged. The pin is slightly bent but appears in tact. A rectangular sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings and tapers steadily in width to a quadruple banded circular foot knop with flat base bearing a circular impression. A complete catchplate projects from the reverse of the lower bow to secure the pin. An integral headstud feature is present at the top of the bow, and is of the ring and dot style.The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 46.6mm long, 26.6mm wide, 5.3mm thick and weighs 21.7g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.333, fig.192 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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