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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy Headstud brooch of Roman date (AD 70-150). The object is composed of the upper portion of the brooch. The object retains two stepped, square wings and a small projecting upper knop. On the convex portion of the bow is a headstud composed of a raised, integral pellet within a circle. Below the headstud is a roundel a possibly half of anther below which is obscured by wear and the break in the body of the brooch. The lower body, spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing due to old, abraded breaks.The metal is a mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Database: GLO-123A53, GLO-302677 and SWYOR-23522D.Hattatt, P 332, No. 36.Length: 19.64mm, Width: 17.15mm, Thickness: 8.50mm, Weight: 7.1g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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