Lot 583
Romano‑British (c. AD 75‑175) ‘Dragonesque’ brooch, copper‑alloy

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£72
Description
Romano‑British (c. AD 75‑175) ‘Dragonesque’ brooch, copper‑alloy (55x24mm, 9.46g). A very abstract, zoomorphic, curvilinear ‘S’ shaped brooch with ‘dragon head’ terminals, the entire piece bears niches for enamel. Back is plain. Repaired and somewhat buckled. Pin missing.
Footnote
From the collection of a metal detectorist. Assembled since the 1980s.

