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Description: | Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Trumpet-derivative type and of 1st or 2nd century AD dateThe brooch is incomplete, missing the lower part of the leg, the chain-loop and pin (with a surviving length of 41.3mm, a surviving depth of 21.0mm and a weight of 8.0g). The pin is missing but the iron spring remains in place, secured between lateral lugs (with a width of 12.7mm) around an iron axis bar. The trumpet-derivative head is D-shaped, surmounted with an integral chain-loop, now with only the platform surviving (giving the head a surviving height of 15.4mm). The head has a stepped D-shaped moulding before the bow (giving the head a depth of 9.1mm). The bow is of fluted rectangular section and with a rib on the top face (with a width and thickness below the head of 5.4mm and 5.8mm respectively). The upper bow has a deep arch and sides are straight and near parallel to the button. The button is decorated with raised lozenges flanked above and below with chevrons, defined by incised lines. Only the top of the leg is present, of sub-triangular section with straight sides, converging to the break. The rear of the bow is flat and the start of the catch-plate is evident on the rear of the leg. The surface has a green-brown patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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