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BROOCH
Unique ID: DOR-E89EB6
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A Roman copper alloy flat enamelled disc (sexfoil) brooch dating to the period c. AD 100 - 250. The brooch consists of a circular plate with a reserved band of copper alloy running around the edge. Within this is a recessed outer field filled with damaged light blue enamel surrounding a metal reserve in the shape of a six-pointed star with circular pellets on the points. Inside the star is a recess containing red enamel around a central metal pellet. The edge of the plate is damaged and slightly bent.
The reverse of the plate features a single pierced lug for the attachment of a missing spring pin. The opposite edge of the plate exhibits the remains of the catchplate.
The brooch measures 21.19mm in diameter, is 5.89mm thick and weighs 3.88g.
Cf. . Stonea, Cambs (Jackson 1996, 320, no. 69, fig. 98); Hattatt, R, 2000, p. 344, nos. 118 & 203.
Class: Flat, enamelled disc (sexfoil)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5.89 mm
Weight: 3.88 g
Diameter: 21.19 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: GSM9
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with enamel
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