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Description: | An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy Colchester Derivative T-shaped brooch with hinge mechanism, missing the pin and part of the curl of the catchplate, with a damaged and twisted foot. The brooch measures 35.2mm in length and weighs 5.01g.The tubular wingspan is 20.3mm. To the reverse is a slot for the pin. The open ends of the wings and the slot are filled with iron corrosion. To the front, one end of the wings is obscured by corrosion while the other is decorated by a flanking transverse groove.The bow (14.6mm wide) extends from the front of the wings with a moulded flange to either side for c.14mm length. It is flat to the reverse. Between the flanges are three thickish moulded but flattened vertical ribs. Below the bow narrows to the foot, which is 0.8mm wide and show signs of recent damage. The curl of the catchplate is also damaged although the surface of the metal has patinated.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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