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Description: | A copper alloy Roman brooch, a T-shaped (developed) type dating from AD 43 - 200. The brooch has wings that are rolled top and bottom to forma tube to hold the axis bar which is iron and mostly missing. There is a slot for a hinged pin which is missing. The head curves down from the wings and is flat in cross-section and triangular in plan. It is decorated with a raised solid triangle surrounded by short incised dashes. The bow then tapers to a simple knop foot which is no wider than the bow. Most of the catchplate survives. The brooch has a smooth but worn green patina. The brooch is 43.3mm long, 16.3mm wide and 10.6mm thick. 5.16g. Compare exampes on page 302 of Hattatt's Visual Catalogue.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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