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Description: | Copper alloy unidentified zoomorphic object of possible Roman date. The object appears resemble a water bird of some kind - probably a duck - though is highly abstract. The body is ovoid is shape tapering to a sharp point at the 'tail' with a rounded base and a concave upper surface. The rounded end of the body tapers upwards gradually to form a 'neck', which curves back on the body very slightly before curving outwards to form the 'head' - together creating an 'S' shape. Either side of the 'head' is squeezed inwards, flattening it and it tapers to a slight point. The metal is in poor condition - very pitted with green corrosion in places. It is assumed to be complete, although this corrosion may have obscured any breaks or decoration. The original function of the object is unclear.Height: 30.22mm, Length of body: 32.76mm, Width of body: 13.67mm, Thickness of body: 8.90mm, Weight: 17.99g
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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