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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The lower bow, spring mechanism and pin no longer remain. The head of the brooch is comprised of tubular wings which taper to a D-shaped sectioned bow that terminates in a worn break. The upper surface of the bow has a shallow raised central spine.The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 25.2mm long, 20.1mm wide, 8.4mm thick and weighs 7.1g.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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