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Description: | A complete and crudely made Roman copper-alloy melon bead (AD 43-409).The bead is sub-circular in plan and is its height is variable. The sides are curved and have slightly spiralling grooves and ridges. The central hole has a diameter of 5.1mm.This bead is slightly corroded to green and has flecks of a darker green patina.The variability in height may be due to wear.Maximum height: 8.9mm; length: 11.7mm; width: 10.3mm. Weight: 3.10g.Compare with KENT-357FF3; SUSS-278700 and WILT-4F0C6B.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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