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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy finial or head from an object of uncertain date or function.It has a conical head with a flat back face. In the centre of the back face is an integral cylindrical shaft that terminates in old breaks.This object measures 21.74mm in length, 14.17mm in diameter at head, 7.56mm in diameter at shaft, 12.79g in weight.There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database (SF-13D2C0), (SF-6AE402).The precise function of this object remains uncertain. It may have served as a terminal from a furniture fitting or similar item, or perhaps a vessel, purse bar or similar. It is likely to be of Roman or later date, although precisely when remains uncertain.
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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