Roman — Roman
Brooch, fibula
A copper alloy brooch, the bow has a double ridge down the top third; triangular pattern incised half-way down; remainder plain. The spring pin is missing. Catchplate has three perforations. (Collingwood Group E).
Brooches were used like safety pins, buttons and zips are used today. They were functional and held garments together. They were also made to be decorative and often had coloured enamels along the bow. Novelty brooches were also popular.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 20761
- Object name:
- brooch, fibula
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 69 mm, W 20 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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