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Description: | An elaborate, enamelled copper-alloy object of unknown function. The object dates to the late Iron Age or Roman period. The object has a short cylindrical shank terminating with three outward curving 'leaves' or lips. Each leaf is concave and decorated with four sub-oval cells containing red enamel. Each cell is defined by an incised perimeter. The metal has a dark brown/grey patina. The base of the shank is flat and flared.The function of this object is unknown. Suggestions of a linch pin have been offered, however, no parallels have been found.Measurments:Stem end to top : 21.5mmDiameter hole on top : 6.3mmDiameter hole on stem end : 4 mmPetal length : 14mmBreadth : 11mmDiameter total: 42mm
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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