Object Description
A Roman silver plate brooch in the form of a hound on a continental ground line. The hound is crouched over, featuring an arched, narrow body, with its head slightly lowered and its ears pricked up. The anatomical features have been rendered naturalistically with emphasis to the lower belly. Traces of gold gilding can be faintly seen on both legs and the ear. The large original catch plate and hinged pin are intact with the pin now fixed in place.
Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD