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Description: | A Roman, 2nd century large copper-alloy hollow mount, probably for furniture, in the form of Bacchus (God of Wine, among other things). It measures 82.34mm in length, 58.32mm wide across the shoulders, 29.66mm thick from chest to iron mount and weighs 179.73g.The face has heavy cheeks and deep-set almond-shaped eyes with rib-defined upper lids. One eye appears blank while the other has an off-centre circular punch hole towards the top of the eye. These are either side of a very flat nose (possibly missing) which is above the small straight mouth with rib-like lips. The neck is broad and the hair extends in tight waves to the top of the shoulders. To the reverse, the hair forms a wreath-like border to the centre and back of head, being rather thick at the bottom.The chest, which is missing much of its original patina appears to have a defined bust. To the reverse, which is hollow, is a copper alloy projection 18.05mm in diameter from which the stump of an iron rivet 11.98mm in diameter and corroded, extends. It extends c.6mm beyond the vertical line of the back of the head.The metal appears to have a high lead content, as it has a grey/ silvery sheen to it. Iron staining occurs at certain points around the head, notable the top of the head (on the hairline) and either side at roughly ear-height.The mount would have adorned a casket or piece of furniture.
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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