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Description: | A copper alloy sub-spherical bead of unknown date, probable Roman, but possibly from any time after. The bead is spherical with flattened ends. It is solid, but with a central cavity, the hole being circular at one end (2.8mm diameter), immediately opening out into an oval cavity. The hole at the other end is worn into an opening which is 4.8mm long, and 2.9mm wide. The metal has fine pitting leavign a rough surface with a grey green patina. The bead is 8.2mm long, 8.8mm in diameter and weighs 1.89g. It is form an area where Roman finds have been recovered, but could easily be of later date. Compare LON-5A62A5.
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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