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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy probable knife handle The mount is in the form of two human faces set back to back (Janiform). The faces have stylised features comprising a square nose, small lentoid eyes and a short line for a mouth, Both have large foreheads and appear hooded with a framing band around them. Below the faces the mount extends into an open rectangular socket which is broken off. The hollow of the socket extends part way up into the area between the headsDate: Roman - 1st to 4th centuryDimensions: 26.0 mm x 11.8 mm x 11.6Weight: 7.93 gThe faces may be a representation of the Roman god Janus.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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