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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 43-150). The object is a probable Dolphin type with a spring mechanism. The object is T shaped in plan and D shaped in section. There is a raised longitudinally running ridge on the head of the brooch and a longitudinally running groove along the bow. The object tapers to a slight point and is missing its pin, foot and catchplate due to old, abraded breaks.The metal is a dark brown with light brown patches with a pitted and corroded patina.Length: 22.26mm, Width: 17.75mm, Thickness: 9.19mm, Weight: 3.9g.Hattatt, P 298, No 350.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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