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Description: | An incomplete possible escutcheon (handle fitting) or mount. The object is subcircular with a deep recess on either face. The side is partially decorated with three grooves containing traces of red enamel.Date: Iron Age - c.Dimensions: 13.95 mm x 10.96 x 8.95 mmWeight: 5.53 gThis is similar to objects recorded in database records NMGW-6A53C4 and BH-2CA0D5, but less elaoborate.Julian Watters noted "Parallels for this object are illustrated and discussed by Spratling (1972: 222 - 223/fig. 177, nos. 386 - 388), who identifies them as handle escutcheons from metal bowls made in the early 1st century AD and possibly earlier."
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