Form for a Roman brooch

Photo: Birmingham Museums Trust CC By SA2.0
Object type: Brooch
Period: Roman
Primary material: Lead alloy
Date found: 10/02/2021
Location: Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

Description

A form or model for a two part Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch from about 80-120AD. This lead alloy form was made as the first stage to manufacturing brooches. This is only the 6th example on the PAS and is a Find of Note of Regional Importance.