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Description: | An almost complete copper alloy one-piece Colchester brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of short rectangular wings each with a series of transverse grooves resulting in a slightly stepped effect. To the reverse of the wings a central integral lug projects curving around an axis bar with eight remaining turns of the spring. Either end of the spring curves to the top of the head where they are fixed in place by an integral forward facing hook which projects from the reverse terminating in a squared point which sits flush against the upper bow of the brooch. The pin no longer remains.From the centre of the front of the head an ovate sectioned bow projects curving downwards and tapering in width to terminate in a rounded point. To the reverse of the lower bow a complete though worn openwork catchplate extends. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 83.8mm long, 24.9mm wide, 5.8mm thick and weighs 24.8g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt p.296, fig.155 and are dated to circa AD 43 - 100.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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