Brooch

This bronze brooch, also known as a fibula, was found at the site of the Roman fort at Carpow in Perthshire. It was imported from the Rhineland and worn between 208 and 211.

The brooch is of a type known as a divided bow brooch. The surface of the front has been silvered to give a shiny appearance. This picture shows the brooch from its side. The pin is missing.

Fibulae were used to fasten clothing, and are understandably a common find on Roman sites. Some were imported, such as this one, while others were made in Britain, some of them fusing Roman forms and native ornamentation.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-985-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRC 102
Date:	208 - 211 AD Between 208 and 211 AD
Material:	Bronze, tinned surface; divided bow with three bars; dot-and-ring decoration
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Carpow
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Description:	Bronze divided bow brooch with three bars, tinned surface and dot-and-ring decoration, from Carpow, Perthshire, imported from the Rhineland, 208 - 211 AD
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