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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy and iron folding knife or razor handle of probable later Roman date (3rd to 4th century). Part of an outer plate survives with the corroded remains of the blade attached to the other side via an in situ iron rivet that would have allowed it to pivot originally. The plate is sub-rectangular in form, with a rounded solid end and an openwork body, most of which appears to be missing. Only a small portion of the curvilinear openwork design remains, but it seems likely to be a heavily stylised version of the common 'hare and hound' running design. This form of folding knife is relatively common and the hunt was popular theme in the Roman period, particularly during the 4th century.Length: 59.0mm, width: 20.0mm, thickness: 8.0mm, weight: 12.45g
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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