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Description: | This object appears to be a natural ironstone nodule. The original description on the record is as follows:An unidentified and possibly natural object of unknown date. The material does not appear to be corroded, and weighs less than expected. It may be stone. It is oval in plan, unevenly domed on one face and concave on the other. Across the concavity is a raised band of rougher finish. Two holes have been bored into the domed face opposite each other, but shining light down the holes suggests that they do not join. The holes are not perfectly circular, suggesting they were not drilled. Light orange concretion (perhaps soil?) is present round the holes and in the concave reverse. The object is undecorated and has a smooth dark brown patina.Length: 18.3mm; Width: 15.4mm; Thickness: 8.3mm; Weight: 2.75gIf stone, the object could be naturally formed. It does not appear to be a fossilised seed or nut. It is also possible that the object is a modern metal alloy which has melted and formed this shape.
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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