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Description: | Roman cast copper alloy terminal, possibly in the form of a ducks head; te head is in the form of a curved cylindrical bar (29.20mm long), which tapers to a point (with worn break across it) while the other terminal is expanded to 8.3mm, where there is a trapezoid projection (the beak). This projection is 7.6mm wide and 4.34mm thick, with the width expanding to 13.85mm at the terminal, but decreasing in thickness to 2.41mm. There are possibly two small circular eyes , however this may simply be areas of corrosion. It weighs 10.90 grams. The original surface of the metal has been removed, except on the upper surface of the beak which has a dark green patina.
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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