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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy T-Shaped brooch of Roman date (AD 43-150). The object is comprised of rectangular and a tapering body, terminating in an ovate foot. The wings are broadly cylindrical, the reverse acts as an integral double lug hinge mechanism through which the axis bar and pin would have been fitted. The integral, sub-triangular catchplate is retained. The pin is missing. The shape of the bow is heavily distorted most likely caused by post-depositional processes.The metal is dark green in colour with lighter green patches of corrosion.Hattatt, P 302, no 392.Length: 52.94mm, Width (of Head): 18.09mm, Thickness (of Body): 4.84mm, Thickness (of Catchplate): 17.37mm, Weight: 13.0g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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