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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of narrow rectangular wings which taper to an ovate sectioned bow and terminates in a worn break. The remains of a single lug projects from the reverse of the head and would have housed the pin mechanism. The object is extremely worn though appears undecorated.The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 26mm long, 17.8mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 6.3g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.333, fig.192 and are dated to the 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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