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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of rectangular wings the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism which is heavily corroded. A pin loop remains around an axis bar though the pin proper has been lost to a worn break. A worn sub-rectangular projections is present extending from the upper edge of the head of the brooch and the wings appear undecorated due to wear.A worn D-sectioned bow extends from the centre of the wings curving downwards and tapering in width to terminate in a worn break. At the apex of the bow is an integral headstud design which, though extremely worn, appears to be of ring and dot style. The reverse is flat and undecorated.The metal has a mid brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 42mm long, 19mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 15.4g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.332, fig.191 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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