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Roman copper alloy Polden Hill brooch
Arms knurled. The lug which holds the 12-turn spring forms a small decorative protuberance on the head. The bow is slightly holow at the back.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
78.29H/11
Find Information
Site Name: Ogof-yr-Esgyrn, Glyntawe
Grid Reference: SN 8378 1604
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1938-1950
Acquisition
Donation, 15/6/1978
Measurements
length / mm:63 [broken]
maximum width / mm:35
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:32
thickness / mm
weight / g:35.2
Material
copper alloy
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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