Rare Roman 'Dolphin' Bow Brooch
Copper alloy, 15.83 grams; 51.88 mm. Circa 2nd – 3rd Century A.D. Bow brooch with dolphin form body, large catch plate and hinge pin. Heavily silvered body with tail in the form of two joined crescents, pointed snout and small fins. A scarce brooch in Extremely Fine condition, complete with pin and with most of the original silvering. Only a single example shown in Hattatt. Found near Ipswich, Suffolk.