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Roman copper alloy T shaped brooch
Hinged brooch with cast chain loop. The cylindrical crossbar is decorated with ridges towards the outer edges. The bow is broad at the top, with a sharp kick where it leaves the crossbar, it tapers to a small moulded foot. The upper part has a raised panel with five lozenges, one of which still contains blue enamel. Infilling are enamelled triangles, now brown. Below is a series of plain mouldings, three above and three below a central one. The lower part of the bow has a ridge extending to the foot.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
77.40H/2.18
Find Information
Site Name: Whitton Villa site, Whitton
Grid Reference: ST 081 713
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1965-1970
Notes: From the surface of yellow clay below rubble in North Range, Room 2
Measurements
length / mm:62
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