Brooch
The item in question is a miniature brooch, cast in the style of a bow brooch and likely derived from Colchester. Very little of the head of the brooch remains; however, the wings appear to be hemispherical in section. A small central expansion on the reverse of the head may be the remains of an overhead hook or axial lug. There is no spring or pin. The bow is humped, D-shaped in section and tapered to a point. There is no catchplate. None of the original surface remains on the bow. It is unlikely that this brooch was intended as a functional piece. Late first or early second century AD.
Quantity
1
Material
Copper alloy
Hoard
