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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a Late Iron Age to Early Roman cosmetic pestle c. AD 1-c. 200).The curving object is circular in cross-section and has part of a loop at one end. There appears to be a break at the opposite end. From the loop it thickens towards the break.It has a green patina and is pitted in places.Length: 45.9mm; maximum diameter: 3.4mm. Weight: 2.69g.The typology, function, distribution and dating of Iron Age and Roman cosmetic mortars and pestles are discussed by Jackson (1985: 165-192).Jackson, R. 2010. Cosmetic Sets of Late Iron Age to Early Roman Britain. British Museum Publications. London.
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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