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Description: | An incomplete lead alloy anthropomorphic figurine of possible Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The object is in the shape of a human toe. It commences in an old break and exhibits a raised relief moulding whcih terminates in three V-shaped petals. The toe projects from this and exhibits a recessed, trapezoidal nail. The underside of the toe is curved. The object has a mottled gre-green patina with traces of reddish-brown staining.It measures 32.21mm in length, 17.91mm maximum width, 14.81mm minimum width, 11.88mm maximum thickness, 8.96mm minimum thickness and weighs 25.14g.Another toe (SOM-76F1BD) was found by the same person at a neaby location, however, the material and manufacture method are both different and the two are not thought to belong to the same object.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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