A genuine Roman copper-alloy Bow-and-Fantail brooch, discovered by a metal detectorist in Hertfordshire, England, and recorded by the UK Portable Antiquities Scheme.

This ARTEFACT design turns a real archaeological find into a bold museum-meets-streetwear statement for people who value the story more than the trophy.

THE STORY BEHIND THE FIND
This complete Roman brooch dates to c. AD 50–150. It is a copper-alloy Bow-and-Fantail type brooch with enamel decoration. The head is decorated with vertical grooves, the bow has a classic arched form, and the foot expands into the distinctive fantail panel. The brooch also preserves striking red enamel details, including triangular cells on the central moulding and a decorative motif on the foot.

THE DESIGN
Built in the “Where Earth Keeps Legends” format, the print combines a period header, catalogue-style information panels, a UK location marker, and the detectorist badge:
“FOUND WITH A METAL DETECTOR”

Printed slogan on the design:
“WHERE ROME MET THE MIST — A ROMAN BOW BROOCH HOLDING CIVILISATION AND MYSTERY”

ARTEFACT DETAILS
Artefact: Roman Bow-and-Fantail brooch
Object type: Brooch
Material: Copper alloy with enamel
Date: c. AD 50–150
Location: Hertfordshire, England
Specific location recorded: Buckland
Method of discovery: Metal detector
PAS Unique ID: BH-97F4D9
Record ID: 711637

COLOUR NOTE
This listing is for DARK garment colours only:
BLACK, FRENCH NAVY, DARK HEATHER GREY.
The artwork is calibrated for strong contrast on dark backgrounds.

GARMENT
Printed on Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 (STTU169)
Medium fit (unisex)
180 GSM organic cotton
Single jersey
Set-in sleeves
1×1 rib at collar
Fabric washed
Twin-needle topstitching
Blank garment made in Bangladesh

SIZING
Please check the size chart in the product photos.
If you are between sizes or prefer a looser fit, choose one size up.

CARE
Wash cold (30°C), inside out, with similar colours.
Do not iron directly on the print.

MADE TO ORDER
Each item is printed to order.
Please double-check your size and colour before purchase.
Some colour/size combinations may occasionally be unavailable.

ATTRIBUTION & SOURCE
This design is based on the image “Roman 'Bow-and-fantail' brooch” by St. Albans District Council, used under CC BY 2.0.
Source: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/711637 (Unique ID: BH-97F4D9; Record ID: 711637)
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Changes: resized; cropped; color adjusted; retouched; stylized and incorporated into a typographic/layout design template.
No endorsement implied.

Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the EU REACH requirements.

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