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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Polden Hill type, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The spring, foot and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. A wing and the catch plate are incomplete. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. The wings have been decorated with a series of horizontal lines. A rearward facing hook is present on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring. A semi circular recess is present behind the wings, on the reverse of the brooch. This recess would have originally held the spring. The front of the bow has been decorated with a recessed vertical panel running the length of the bow. Horizontal lines (or rouletting) is present inside this panel. . A ridge is present at the junction between the wings and the bow.The brooch measures 30.7 mm in length, 20.2 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 9.7 g.The brooch is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. In a couple of areas, where the original surface has been removed, patches of a lighter green colour are present. These areas should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion (bronze disease) occurring (a bright green powdery residue). To reduce this risk, the brooch should be stored in a sealed airtight dry box, such as a tupperware box lined with silica gel and acid free tissue paper.
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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