Romano-British Wasp Brooch

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  • Size

    3.5cm(H) x 2cm(W) / 1"(H) x 1"(W)

  • Condition

    Excellent

    missing pin.

  • Full Description

    Romano-British Wasp Brooch

    1st-2nd Century A.D

    Realistic wasp composition complete with head, thorax, wings and abdomen, the latter curved downwards as if in an act of stinging.

    Three enamel panels, two green wing panels, and red heart shaped panel.

    Introduces little known native British example, of which only five are known.

    *needs UK export license.