Object Description
A finely cast Roman bronze composite plate brooch decorated with vibrant blue and red enamel. The brooch features a central, rectangular plate perforated along the long edge by three circular cells. Sitting horizontally across the plate is an additional bronze bar, featuring a projecting emblem of the three same circular motifs that feature along the side. At each end is a concave triangle, ending in a knob terminal. Each triangular end is decorated with blue enamel with a round, red enamel cell at its centre. To the reverse is an original hinge and pin, with a large perforated catch plate. A rare piece in very good condition.
Date: Circa 2nd century AD