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brooch
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Object type
Museum number
1880,0802.131
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Description
Copper alloy brooch. Hammered bow, flat in transverse section, gently curved on long axis. Divided longitudinally by two worn, closely-spaced, incised lines. Faint moulding along edges of bow. Open foot defective, and most of catchplate missing. Slight, rounded swelling at junction of foot and bow. Spring has two loose coils and external chord.
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Culture/period
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Date
- 120 BC - 50 BC (circa)
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Kells
- (Europe,United Kingdom,Northern Ireland,County Antrim,Kells (Antrim))
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Materials
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Type series
- La Tène III
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Dimensions
- Weight: 6 grammes
- Length: 60.2 millimetres
- Width: 9.9 millimetres (spring)
- Width: 9.8 millimetres (bow)
- Height: 13.3 millimetres (max)
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Bibliography
- Raftery 1983 No. 382, p.143, fig.130
- Jope 1962 p.29
- Raftery 1983 No. 382, p.143, fig.130
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Location
On display: G50/dc30
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Acquisition name
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Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
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Registration number
1880,0802.131
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