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Brooch, Zoomorphic Duck, Wings Closed, 2nd Cent. A.D.
Copper alloy; 31mm/7.2gm
Con/ Missing pin, otherwise, As Cast and Fabricated; glossy dark green patina.
Ref/ Hattatt 624 var.
Seller's Note/ Charming example of a duck or other water fowl and perfect for any Roman-era brooch collector. In case you are wondering, this is a compression type brooch and did not need a spring.