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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy Thealby brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch comprises rectangular wings, the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism for the pin. The pin no longer remains. An integral circular attachment loop projects from a rectangular bar set centrally on the upper edge of the head itself. The bar is decorated with a transverse groove.The centre of the wings extends into a rectangular sectioned bow which curves downwards tapering in width to terminate in a collared semi-circular foot knop. The bow is undecorated and the base of the foot knop is flat. A complete catchplate projects from the reverse of the lower bow, curving at the outer edge to house the pin.The metal has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. The brooch is 59.7mm long, 17.4mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 9.8g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.333, fig.192 and are dated to the 2nd Century AD.
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