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Description: | A cast copper alloy mount, probably from a casket or vessel, of Roman date.The mount is in the form of a female bust. The head is oval with cast features which are obscured by wear and corrosion. Only a slight depression is visible for the eyes, with a slightly raised triangular nose and depression for the mouth. The chin is rounded. The hair is depicted by several knops around the head area. There are two raised, curved lines running around the base of the neck suggesting draping or clothing on the upper chest area.The reverse of the shoulders and chest would have been the point of attachment. The reverse is flat and cast at a 45 degree angle and has the remains of solder, visible in the form of a white powdery substance.The mount is 35mm long, 19mm wide, 18mm thick at the head. Weight 33.02 grams. The mount has a mid-green patina, however the surface is largely a pale green where the original surface has been removed/damaged.The figurine could be a representation of the goddess Diana. For a discussion on the representation of Diana or to see similar mounts look at PAS records: NARC-062D54, LANCUM-7780D3, DENO-EC7308 & BH-C852C3.
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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