applied brooch

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Object Type
Museum number: 1970,0406.966
Description: Fragments of (leaded) copper alloy applied brooch: intact copper-alloy spring and part of pin attached to pin lug with iron axis bar, an applied pin catch with remains of solder at joining point and part of copper-alloy pin in catch, fragments of copper-alloy back plate and solder; also textile traces.
Cultures/periods
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Mucking, grave 983 cemetery II, inhumations
Materials: copper alloy; lead; solder; iron; textile
Technique: applied; soldered (?)
Dimensions: Weight: 6.50 grammes
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1970
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1970,0406.966

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