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Description: | A copper alloy Roman sprung brooch of the dolphin type, dating from AD 43-65. The brooch has a rearward hook to hold the spring mechanism, which is now missing, along with the pin. The wings are semi-cylindrical and undecorated. The bow is D shaped in cross-section and does not appear to be decorated. The foot of the bow tapers to a point. The catchplate is incomplete. The brooch has a dark brown patina. It is 35.9mm long, 26.2mm wide and 13.9mm thick. 7.15g. Compare SWYOR-5B200C.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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