Roman — Roman
Brooch, disc brooch
A copper alloy disc brooch. Circular with four small projecting knobs each side and a loop at the head over the hinge. Large knob at base. The central boss is decorated with triangular, radial patterns, arranged in three concentric bands, that were probably enamelled. Pin in situ.
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:
- A17331
- Object name:
- brooch, disc brooch
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
copper alloy, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 38 mm, W 31 mm, D 13 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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