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Description: | A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410).The artefact is a hollow semi cyclindrical shape. Semi circular end caps are present at either end. The front is convex (domed) and the reverse is concave. The front has been decorated with a series of fourteen wide ridges, each around 2.8 mm wide. Grooves are located between each ridge. Two circular rivet holes are present, one at each end. They have an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. No other signs of attachment are present. All edges are original. The reverse is undecorated.It measures 55.7 mm in length, 11.9 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. The sides are 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g.The artefact is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.No direct parallel to this artefact has been found at the time of recording. It has been suggested that it might be part of a wing casing, such as that found on HESH-E825B8. Two similar concave mounts have been recorded on the PAS database as SWYOR-7D71D7 and LANCUM-771D47. Both of these have enamel inlay in the grooves, unlike this example.
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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