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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of probable Roman date. Part of the terminal end of the object survives, the remainder now missing due to old breaks making its precise original form and function uncertain. The terminal has a central oval shaped fleur that is rectangular in plan and section, and with traces of an added white metal coating on one face. To either side of the central fleur extend curving and incomplete side fleurs, both of which are rectangular in section and curve to create the start of oval or circular apertures before terminating in old breaks. This gives the impression of a potential fleur-de-lis form for the terminal, although this remains uncertain due to the preservation of the object. At its base the terminal flares slightly to an incomplete collar, beneath which the object tapers sharply to produce a triangular profile with thin rectangular shaft at one (front?) face. This terminates in old breaks just below the collar, its precise form uncertain. The entire object has a worn dark green patina with traces of pale green corrosive products, particularly at the old breaks and along most edges. It measures 33.91mm in length, 33.05mm in width (at terminal, 12.82mm at collar), 14.66mm in thickness (at terminal, 5.18mm at shaft) and 35.24g in weight.The precise form and function of this object remain uncertain. Its appearance and general manufacture is suggestive of a Roman date and in form it is reminiscent of Roman keys. However, it is much thicker and heavier than the terminals of Roman keys typically are and the attachment/shaft at the base is of differing form. No close parallel has as yet been identified for the object, but it is likely to have served as a decorative terminal for a larger object of Roman date.
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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