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Roman copper alloy headstud brooch
Headstud brooch, hinged. Narrow only slightly tapering bow, a single panel runs its entire length. This consists of a central line of raised lozenges with green enamel (verified by XRF) to either side. Headstud decorated with a cruciform pattern. Chain loop cast in one with the brooch.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.35H/2.15
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent forum basilica site, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 467 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1995
Notes: (c5199/G5192) pit fil, Easr Road, Phase 2
Acquisition
donation, 1/10/2007
Measurements
length / mm:50
maximum width / mm:16
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:21
thickness / mm
weight / g:9.1
Material
Copper alloy
Location
in collections
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