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Roman copper alloy T shaped brooch
Only the upper part survives. There was a functional cast head loop. The ornament to the cross bar was confined to the front only. The raised panel of interleaved triangles of enamel ornament is flanked by narrow bronze margins to either side. The colour of the enamel is lost. There are plain but damaged waist mouldings.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.10H
Find Information
Site Name: Usk Detention Centre, Usk
Grid Reference: SO 3801 0057
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1970
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/1982
Measurements
length / mm:22
Material
bronze
enamel
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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