£400
Celtic dragonesque Brooch, c.1st-2nd century AD. A copper alloy zoomorphic -dragonesque' plate brooch complete with pin. The front of the body is recessed for a champleve enamel design with a central circular motif containing a quatrefoil of lozenges, flanked by curved panels. Each head has a turned-snout and and an ear with a prominent central ridge. The arched pin is complete, slightly flared above the point and loops around the neck of on dragon, the other neck forming the catch.
Cf. Hattatt. R, Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, no. 155. 49mm.
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