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Description: | A copper-alloy vessel escutcheon, probably from a bucket or similar vessel. Several similar examples to this artefact are recorded on the PAS database - see, for example, NLM-52F093, SF-2BC393 and NMS-D75F24. A similar escutcheon was also found in excavations at Verulamium, Hertfordshire (see Frere, 1972, fig. 41, no. 132.The main part of the artefact is inverted sub-triangular in plan, the long sides being slightly convex and terminating at the bottom in a narrow horizontal side. The domed upper surface of this sub-triangular portion is faceted, with five faces, all of which taper in width towards the bottom. At the top of the central face are three incised lines which cross at the centre. It is unclear whether this is a contemporary feature of the artefact or the result of later damage. At the centre of the upper side is a projection of roughly inverted trapezoidal form. Above this projection is a rounded loop which has a heavily worn upper portion and a transverse groove at the bottom. The hollow underside of the escutcheon is filled with lead.The slightly corroded piece measures 87mm long, 52.3mm wide and 13.7mm thick. The weight is 156.9g.
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