Object Description
A finely cast Romano-British bronze plate brooch decorated with vibrant blue enamel. The brooch features a central plate formed from four symmetrical discs, decorated with a smaller, concentric circle. Each disc would of once held vibrant enamelled inlays. The smaller concentric circles at the centre are coloured a vivid, lapis-lazuli hued blue. A crescental loop joins two discs together, creating a cross-shape to the overall design. Each loop is further embellished with small diagonal incisions and three small lugs, decorated with the same bright blue enamel. There is a hinge at the reverse, which would of held an original pin, and a rectangular catch plate. A beautiful example of a rare variant.
Date: Circa 2nd century AD