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Description: | A fragment of copper-alloy roman fibula or 'bow' brooch, likely of trumpet variety (Hull type 158, possibly 158.D), c.1st-2nd century AD.The fragment remains only as the foot, a section of the bow and catchplate of the brooch. The bow has snapped away just past the hemispherical 'button' of the bow. The 'button' is flanked on each side by a raised ridge and itself has 'acanthus' decoration consisting of a wavy line bisecting it. From the button to the foot the bow is flanked on either side by a small raised line. The Foot itself is in the form of a small knob with three transverse incised line. The catchplate is L-shaped, with an outside rib and a concave profile up along the bow terminating just behind the 'button'. The object is a very dark green colour typical of patinated copper-alloy.Measurements: 33.81mm long, 21.5mm high, 4.61mm wide and 3.8g in weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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