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Roman copper alloy fantail brooch
The sharply curved bow is ornamented with longitudinal ribs and the lateral extensions have lost their knobs. A cushion moulding marks the junction of the bow and the lozenge-shaped plate; one of the knobs of this plate is missing. There is a full back-plate. The leg has a notched, ridged border all round, with a pronounced foot, knobbed at either end. Two further notched ribs run down the centre of the leg leaving a recessed triangular area to either side.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.11H/5.11
Find Information
Site Name: Usk, Monmouthshire
Grid Reference: SO 3775 0049
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1973-1974
Notes: from fortress pit
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/1982
Measurements
length / mm:30.0
maximum width / mm:22.0
width / mm
thickness / mm:5.0 (hinge)
Material
copper alloy
Location
Caerleon: Case 04 Usk Bronzes
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