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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of rectangular wings the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism which retains the axis bar though the pin no longer remains. The front of the wings retains patches of blue enamel though in no discernible design.An integral bow extends centrally from between the wings beginning with a square section and tapering to circular where it terminates in a worn break. A circular perforation is present at the apex of the bow which would have housed a separated headstud feature. A raised spine is present above this on the head of the brooch and is mirrored below the perforation on the lower bow.The metal has a dark greenish-brown patina and is worn. The brooch is 29.7mm long, 18.1mm wide, 4.6mm thick and weighs 7.8g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.333, fig.192 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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