There are currently no images available.
If you own this object please send us a picture of it.
BROOCH
Unique ID: SF-BDB3DD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The brooch is of Colchester Derivative hinged type, demonstrating a circular-sectioned winged head with an internal axis bar and rectangular slot at its midpoint where the original pin would have hinged from (now missing in old damage). The wings themselves are each decorated with double moulded reeded collars, while the bow is 'D' shaped in section and demonstrates a prominent longitudinal crest running down its midpoint-with three moulded 'ribs' adorning each side. The bow tapers along its length towards a plain foot, from the back of which projects an incomplete integral catchplate. Preserved in good condition with an even brownish black patina, it measures 39.71mm in length, 32.59mm wide at its winged head, 3.52mm thick at the midpoint of the bow and weighs 8.16g.
Class: Colchester derivative, hinged
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 39.71 mm
Width: 32.59 mm
Thickness: 3.52 mm
Weight: 8.16 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Personal details
This information is restricted for your access level.
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Bressingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
Similar objects
Find number: SF-9A004B
Object type: BROOCH
Broadperiod: ROMAN
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative rear-hook type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates …
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: SF-0AD392
Object type: BROOCH
Broadperiod: ROMAN
A complete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative hinged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a circ…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: SF-B5B92E
Object type: BROOCH
Broadperiod: ROMAN
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative type, rear-hook subtype dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The pin…
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Timeline of associated dates
About Us
About our Site
Find us
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG.
T: +44(0) 20 73238618