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Description: | Roman (40-410AD) incomplete cast copper alloy suspension swivel for an oil flask. It has a dark green-grey patina with patches of green copper corrosion. The swivel is 26.89mm in length, 31.21mm wide and weighs 10.72 grams. The suspension loop is missing. The one-piece axial shaft (19.50mm in length, 7.99mm diameter) and (now missing) suspension loop were cast captive within the swivel body. The body of the swivel has two incomplete chain suspension hooks and triangular recesses. In use the two curved hooks held a pair of chains for the suspension of the flask plus a much lighter chain for the suspension of the flask lid.For other examples see ESS-1DC305 and also Joan Liversage 'Britain in the Roman Empire' 1968, 137, Fig.50.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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