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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (AD 43-150). The brooch is composed of an oval head and D shaped bow. The central portion of the bow is decorated with an integrally cast moulding of a highly stylised acanthus flower. Below the moulding the bow tapers to a semi-circular foot. The reverse of the head has a projecting lug which would have housed the spring and pin mechanism. The spring, pin and majority of the catchplate are all missing.The metal is a dark brown in colour with dark green pitted corrosion.The object was broken when found and has been repaired below the moulding by the finder.Hattatt, P 328, No 951.Length: 64.14mm, Width (of head): 17.78mm, Thickness (of bow): 10.75mm, Weight: 26.6g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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