Accession No

1927.731


Description

Copper alloy brooch with broad, grooved, recurved bow decorated with eight conical knobs; one detached and missing. Catchplate with spherical foot. Pin intact.


Place

Europe; Southern Europe; Italy; Naples


Period


Source

Ridgeway, William (Prof.; Sir) [bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1927.731


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

85mm


Events

Context (References)
cf. Dechelette II. 2. p.534. Fig. 224 No.3. Label " Napleo" Ref. Plate: 224 : No.3
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Perfect bronze brooch with broad incised recurved bow ornamented with knobs. Long catch plate ending in a knob. No spring
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy brooch with broad, grooved, recurved bow decorated with eight conical knobs; one detached and missing. Catchplate with spherical foot. Pin intact.
Event Date 13/5/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe


FM:48975

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