Large Romano-British 'Published' Enamelled Bronze Head Stud Bow Brooch
Late 1st-2nd century A.D. The head of the brooch with rectangular wings with concave reverse housing the spring, a separate hinged pin fitted around the axis bar, an integral rectangular bow with a circular aperture at the apex and a central column of rectangular green/blue and red enamel cells. See Hattatt, R., A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches, Oxford, 2000, p.333, fig.192, for similar dated to the 2nd century A.D. Leahy, Kevin and Lewis, Michael, Finds Identified II, Dress Fittings & Ornaments, Essex, 2020, p.23. 33.39 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.).

Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Conistone with Kilnsey, North Yorkshire, UK, circa 2018. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-366098.

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