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Description: | Copper alloy cosmetic mortar dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman periods (100 BC to AD 200). The mortar is formed of a curved bar with a 'V'-shaped cross section. From the apex of the curve, on the lower edge, projects a 'D'-shaped tab with an off-centre perforation.Cosmetic mortars such as this would have formed part of cosmetic sets, the now missing corresponding pestle allowing for the grinding of small amounts of cosmetic powders. Jackson (2010:67) writes that cosmetic mortars and pestles are a British phenomenon, and at the time of writing c. 1000 were known, with only five known outside of the UK. Precise dating is not certain, but they can be dated to the late Iron Age to early Roman periods, circa 100 BC - 200 AD. Jackson type K.Jackson, R. 2010 Cosmetic Sets of Late Iron Age and Roman Britain British Museum Research Publication No. 181.
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