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Roman copper alloy plate brooch
Consists of a large isosceles triangle with a circular projection on its base, and extending from a transverse moulding at its point, a strip terminating in a 'bow' direction. The circular projection has a red enamel centre surrounded by a separate ring of turquoise/blue enamel. The triangular section has a marginal border; the enamel decoration comprises triangles of red and yellow recessed into the panel. The two circles of the 'bow' are also recessed for enamel. The hinge-seating for the pin lies behind the junction of the circular projection and the triangular panel, while the catch-plate is behind the projecting strip.
Pin missing
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
77.40H/2.32
Find Information
Site Name: Whitton Villa site, Whitton
Grid Reference: ST 081 713
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1965-1970
Notes: unstratified
Acquisition
Donation, 22/8/1977
Measurements
length / mm:57
maximum width / mm:26
width / mm
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
enamelled
Location
In store
Categories
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