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Description: | Incomplete fragment of cast copper alloy enameled decoration probably dating to the Roman period (50-450 AD). The fragment is an irregular oval shape in plan and slightly bowed (C shaped) in cross section. It measures 16.1mm length 14.4mm width, is 3.4mm thick, and weighs 2.23 grams. On the upper side of the fragment is an enameled design consisting of a circular ring of blue coloured enamel. This ring encloses a central circle. This circle has lost its enamel; however, it is likely that it would have been red or possibly white in colour. At the centre of this inner circle is a further central circle of copper alloy. The edges around the outer ring of blue enamel have been badly abraded and much of this surface is lost or cracked. No other decoration survives. The reverse of the fragment is not decorated. The fragment is a light-mid green colour with an uneven and abraded patina. There are several areas of light green active corrosion present. It is possible that this decorative fragment is from a personal dress accessory such as a brooch, button and loop fastener, or possibly a finger ring. The style of decoration, and the colour of the surviving patina, is both indicative of a Roman date. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 50
410 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Peter Reavill | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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