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Description: | A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Alcester type dating to first half of the 2nd century, 100-150 AD. The loop on the head of the brooch and the foot and part of the catchplate are missing. There are two turns ot the spring each side of the surviving length of pin. On the bow is a large rounded knop below which the lower part of the bow is flat and flares slightly to end in an incomplete circular loop. A complete example is illustrated by Hattatt (2000, p331 no 1540).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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