Copper-alloy, 2.80 grams, 25.56 mm. Circa 2nd-4th century AD. A sea monster brooch with a fish body and horse foreparts. The body has multiple crescents that form the scales and are inlayed with nielo, the neck and legs are detailed with incised lines. Reference: Iron Age and Roman Brooches by Richard Hattatt, page 176; brooch 627. A good example complete with pin and in very fine condition. Ex old English collection.