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Description: | An incomplete fragment from a cast copper-alloy figurine of probable Roman date. The forearm and hand of the figure survive, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The arm is oval in section, tapering slightly to the wrist, and undecorated. The hand itself is oval in form with a series of four notches on one side to indicate the divisions between the fingers. On the opposite sie is a narrow thumb that curves around to join the fingers, creating a circular aperture. When viewed from the front the impression is that the hand is turned slightly to grip a now missing object. The entire object has a dark grey patina and measures 18.45mm in length, 5.86mm in width, 6.27mm in thickness, and 2.20g in weight.This is an arm and hand from a small figurine. Its form and findspot suggest it is likely to date to the Roman period, c.43-410 AD, although the precise form and date range of the figurine remains uncertain given the small fragment preserved.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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