Dover Museum & Bronze Age Boat Gallery @dovermuseum.bsky.social · 17/02/2026As we as we gallop into #LunarNewYear, we thought we’d showcase this copper Roman horse brooch for Year of the Horse on display at Dover Museum #HorseYear #YearOfTheHorse #Dover #Museum 1289
Dover Museum & Bronze Age Boat Gallery @dovermuseum.bsky.social · 17/02/2026This design of brooch is referred to by archaeologists as a Roman zoomorphic plate brooch to reflect the use of different animals in their designs and the decorative role of the plate to conceal the brooch’s pin and catch plate fastening. 121
