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Roman copper alloy T shaped brooch
T-shaped brooch, hinged. Upper bow forms a decorative panel with three rectangular recesses for enamel. The top and bottom of these still contain traces of blue (verified by XRF) but nothing survives in the middle cell to indicate the colour of its enamel. Below the panel is a vertically grooved knob defined by transverse depressions. The lower bow tapers towards the foot and is decorated by a notched longitudinal rib down its centre. Solid ‘chain loop’.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.35H/2.8
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent forum basilica site, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 467 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1995
Notes: (c5198/G5192) pit fill, East Road, Phase 2
Acquisition
Donation, 1/10/2007
Measurements
length / mm:47
maximum width / mm:17
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:13
thickness / mm
weight / g:8.8
Material
copper alloy
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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