Copper alloy, 4.56 grams; 29.30 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. A very scarce plate brooch in the form of a peacock, the tail feathers are decorated in multiple circles of niello inlay, this then follows on through to the head with all the detailing being made up from niello. The head has a small crest with a massive ring and dot eye and small beak. Ref: Benets Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom, R07-0553; Richard Hattatt’s Ancient Brooches, 1171. The examples shown in this reference are all with enamel inlay not niello. Scarce brooch with pin and in Good Very Fine condition. Found Haverhill, Suffolk.