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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Polden Hill (Dolphin sprung) type brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section with incomplete ends. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards to the foot, forming the bow of the object. There is no visible decoration on the bow of the brooch, probably due to wear. The foot of the brooch is rounded and incomplete.At the rear of the brooch the remains of iron staining are visible where the spring would have rested. The catchplate is incomplete with only a thin strip remaining. The spring and pin are missing. The object has an uneven greenish black patina. It can be dated from AD 55-100.
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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