C. 2nd century AD

A Roman bronze enamelled composite plate brooch consisting of four conjoined discs in the form of a cross, with three concentric circles within each disc. Two of the discs have dark blue enamel which are mostly intact with eleven smaller circles to the outer ring.

Although a little bend with pin missing, it is a beautiful piece with a nice dark blue enamel.

Provenance: UK provincial auction.

Ref: Similar example in the Ancient Brooches And Other Artefacts, page 355.

Size: 54mm diam