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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and partial wings. The spring, foot, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity.In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with incomplete wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is located at the head of the brooch. The base of this hook extends down on the centre of the brooch, where the base tapers out. To either side of this are two vertical groove, with a flanking ridge to either side. The back of the brooch is undecorated.The brooch measures 10.9 mm length, is 14.0 mm wide across wings and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 grams.The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even patina.Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches (p 300, fig 159). A similar brooch has been recorded on the PASdatabase as WMID-9849F4, WMID-B9A0A7 & WMID-60DFE3.Reference:Hattatt, R. (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books, Oxford.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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