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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Roman Dolphin type brooch dating to the period c. AD 43 - 100. The pin is missing, and part of one of the wings has broken off at an early date. The brooch measures 55.37mm in length, 18.40mm maximum width (across the wings), and weighs 10.70g. The bow is round in cross-section, 5.52mm wide just below the head, tapering away to 1.91mm at the foot where it is flattened out to form the catch-plate. The catch-plate is 12.58mm at its widest at a point and is complete.The head exhibits wings that are D-shape in section and a perforation for the spring of the pin can be seen with The bow arches forwards at the head to create the point at which the pin would be attached to the body of the brooch. The brooch is undecorated. The brooch has a smooth dark green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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