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Description: | Copper alloy Roman fitting, probably from furniture. This type of fitting is known from the 1st to the 4th century. The object is a solid cast bell-shaped knob with the remains of an iron fixture on the back. The iron fitting on the back was presumably to attach the knob to something else; it is heavily corroded. Within the cup of the bell shape there is a tall conical protruding boss with a central dimple. Several of these finds, varying in detail and size have been published, mostly occurring on Roman military sites. The exact function of these knobs is not known as they have not been found attached to anything although they are likely to be some sort of furniture equipment. The fitting weighs 24.64g and measures 24.85mm in length, 26mm in diameter. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Marshall, Anna - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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