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Description: | A complete Roman cast copper-alloy probable cosmetic pestle (AD 43-409).This object is curved in form, flat on both faces and has rounded edges. At one end is a circular loop and the curving shaft tapers to a point.The surfaces are pitted and drab green with small patches of dark green patina.Length: 51.7mm; width: 13.6mm; thickness; 3.9mm. Weight: 5.01g.This cosmetic pestle is designed for use in conjunction with a mortar.Similar pestles have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See finds: SF-CC55F0; YORYM-0E7BD7 and YORYM-68A8A2.
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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