Description:

Roman, Britain, Romano-British, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast leaded-bronze brooch of a flat form depicting an abstract zoomorphic creature. The right-facing zoomorph presents with slender legs bent towards the enlarged head, an arching back end, and a muscular front end. The protruding head features a single enormous eye, a downward-facing mouth, and a series of triangular spikes lining the top, perhaps horns, antlers, or a mane. Smooth layers of brown and green patina cover the surfaces. Size: 1.55" L x 0.86" W (3.9 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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#160791

  • Condition: Pin on verso is missing as shown. Minor nicks to pin hinge and catch, with softening to some finer details on obverse, and light encrustations. Great patina throughout.

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