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Description: | An incomplete enamelled copper alloy Roman trumpet derivative brooch, probably a Wroxeter type dating to the period c. AD 70 - 200. The brooch measures 71.35mm in length, 13.64mm maximum width, 2.68mm minimum width, is 7.89mm thick and weighs 11.01g.The brooch exhibits an ovular head decorated with a single horizontal groove running acroos the centre. It has an an incomplete suspension loop projecting from the top of the head plate. The edges of the head plate are damaged and exhibit a number of old breaks around the edge. The reverse of the head features a D-shaped depression which would have housed the sprung pin mechanism. The integral lugs, pin and the axis bar are missing, however, the recess exhibits iron staining from the pin.The bow projects from the centre of the head and curves backwards, tapering along its length. The upper bow is divided into three longitudinal recesses separated by metal reserves. The recesses retain traces of heavily degraded enamel of uncertain colour. Below this is a domed boss, or button incised with a horizontal line. A longitudinal ridge runs from the boss to the moulded foot. There is a horizontal ridge approximately halfway along the length of the leg, dividing the lower bow into four fields. Each field exhibits an incised triangular motif following the curve of the brooch. The foot consists of two moulded knops flanking the central ridge.The remains of the catchplate project from the reverse of the brooch and runs from the point at which the boss is positioned on the obverse to the foot. There is an incised zig zag groove visible on both sides of the catchplate, below which it terminates in an old jagged break.The brooch has a rough mottled green patina and shows traces of recent abrasion along more prominent areas.Cf. Bayley, J & Butcher, S, 2003, p. 169, fig. 142, type T151.Hattatt, R, 2007. p. 331, nos. 442, 982 & 984
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