Extremely Rare Roman 'Crouching Boar' Brooch
Copper alloy, 6.27 grams; 37.02 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. Rare British brooch depicting a well detailed crouching boar facing right as if getting ready to attack, decorated with round enamel cells of white and green, curly tail and full mane swept back. Ref: Benets Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom, R07-0541; page 140. This type of brooch without a pin was booking from £400 in 2003 as stated in Benets. Extremely Fine condition with pin. Found Thetford, Norfolk.