Record ID: KENT-54F624
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman (AD 50-150) cast copper alloy Dolphin (or Colchester Derivative) brooch with spring mechanism. Five turns of the spring mechanism are present on either side of the head lug. The pin in missing. The wings are D-shaped in cross-section and span 30.6mm. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug for the cord and axis bar. The bow is triangular in cross-section and extends from above the wings, creating a subtle but characteristic 'dolphin hump'. The bow tapers to a point. The catchplate is missing. The brooch is 33.1mm long and weighs 12.46
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.