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INTAGLIO

Unique ID: LEIC-F195F3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A broken part from an oval Roman finger-ring intaglio formed from red stone, possibly carnelian. Approximately half of the intaglio survives, with the upper surface bearing an inscribed design. This appears to be the lower half of the original motif, and shows a standing figure, possibly winged, leaning on what may be a column. Next to this on the left side as viewed is the lower part of what may represent a branched tree. The lower surface of the intaglio tapers to a plain flat surface, which bears traces of possible adhesive from the original mounting. The object is 9mm long, 11mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 0.51g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With Phil Harding
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9 mm
Width: 11 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 0.51 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th April 2023

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 3145

Materials and construction

Primary material: Stone
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Frisby on the Wreake (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7117
Four figure Latitude: 52.74596864
Four figure longitude: -0.94965856
1:25K map: SK7117
1:10K map: SK71NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Other chance find
Discovery circumstances: Chance find during geophysics survey
Current location: With Phil Harding
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 11 months ago
Updated: 11 months ago

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