plate brooch

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Object Type
Museum number: 1982,0103.117
Description: Copper alloy plate brooch. 2nd century AD. In the form of a sitting cock or hen. The tail, pin, catch-plate and hinge flanges are broken; the breast, wings, beak and comb are damaged; the head is distorted sideways; and the inlaid enamel has fallen out of all of the cells decorating the wings and head. The body is hollow. The hole beneath the tail probably held a chain or cord.
Cultures/periods
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Camerton
Materials
Dimensions: Length: 34 millimetres; Weight: 8.20 grammes
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1982,0103.117

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