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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy armlet or bracelet of Late Roman dating (3rd to 4th Century AD).Approximately 25% of the bracelet or armlet is present and consists of a rounded terminal and part of the main section. The bracelet is flat, with a rectangular section. The bracelet still demonstrates a bend and shaped similar to a question mark (?), with a flattened terminal and an angular hump shape main section. The front has been decorated with a series of stamped or incised motifs or decorations. At the terminal, a centrally located ring and dot pattern is present. This is separated from the main section of the bracelet by two horizontal rays or ridges. The main central of design consists of a recessed central line, with multiple diagonal rays projecting from it. Just prior to the break, another horizontal ray or ridge is present. The back is plain and undecorated.The bracelet is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. There are a couple of areas, predominately along the edges, where the surface patina has been removed, leaving a bright green area visible. These areas should be monitored for active copper corrosion (bright green powdery residue). To minimise this risk, the bracelet should be kept in a sealed dry environment, ideally with acid free paper and silica gel.The bracelet measures 47.07mm in length, 7.13mm wide, 10.58mm tall and 1.89mm thick. It weighs 3.8 grams.Bracelets of the multiple motif style are considered to be Late Roman (3rd to 4th Centuries AD). Several similar examples have been published including #1725 from the Butt Road Cemetery in Colchester (Crummy, 1983, p45) and LVPL-EB4FC2 from Lincolnshire.Reference:Crummy, N. 1983 The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-9. Colchester Archaeological Report 2. Colchester Archaeological Trust. Colchester.
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