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Description: | A possibly cast copper alloy Roman stud. The stud head is circular in plan. The head forms a circular cell which is filled with green enamel, with a square of white enamel in the centre. The enamel forms a concave surface. The reverse of the head has a slightly indented rough surface which has a circular sectioned stud protruding from the centre. The stud appears to be broken very near to the head. The head has a well developed light grey/green patina. It is 16.33mm diameter and 6.4mm thick. It weighs 5.6g.The stud dates to the Roman period. The function is not known, it may have decorated furniture or dress accessories. Similar studs are illustrated in Crummy (Crummy, N 1983 Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman Small Finds from Excavations in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Trust.), Nos. 3217-18.
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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