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ESS-7E93A0: A Roman lead alloy lion head mount, dating 1st-2nd century AD.

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Unique ID: ESS-7E93A0

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A Roman lead alloy lion head mount, dating 1st-2nd century AD. The mount is circular with the relief design of a lion's head, including mane, on one side. On the other side are two linear incisions, one running the full length of the mount and another smaller incision that cuts across the larger line in the centre. This is probably where the mount attached to the object it was associated with. The object has a light grey pattination.

Dimensions: diameter: 28.18 mm; thickness: 10.63 mm; weight: 32.94g.

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 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.63 mm
Weight: 32.94 g
Diameter: 28.18 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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