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INTAGLIO
Unique ID: PUBLIC-E8513A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An oval copper alloy intaglio of possible Roman or origin probably the bezel from a ring. The intaglio is oval in shape with a flat back. The figure carved into the intaglio which is probably glass is of a head facing left with hair or head-dress that appears to be radial. The shoulders are represented by a double edged triangular impression. The possibility remains that it might be post-medieval in date emulating Roman designs.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.66 mm
Height: 3.76 mm
Width: 14.6 mm
Weight: 2.97 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th March 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Glass
Manufacture method: Hand made
Decoration style: Figurative
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Driffield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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