Roman Zoomorphic Brooch. Circa 2nd century AD. Copper-alloy, 48mm, 15.3g. A quality brooch in the form of a chicken with the crest, pluck and tail intact. Traces of red and green enamel survive, complete with pin. Ref: Hattatt’s Ancient Brooches. p.360. fig.219. no.167.
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