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HESH-74432D: Roman unidentified object (front and reverse)

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Unique ID: HESH-74432D

Object type certainty: Probably
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A fragment of an unidentified object of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). At one end the object is broadly sub-oval in section. The first section of the object curves and then narrows and twists terminating in a pointed tapered broken end. Possible functions may be a hook or it may be part of a bracelet. The object has a mid-dark green patina across its surface with traces of the original surface visible in places.In appearance and form it suggests a Roman date, circa AD43-410.

The object measures 79.4 mm in length, 6.5 mm in width, 5.2 mm in thickness and weighs 17.2 grams

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 79.4 mm
Width: 6.5 mm
Thickness: 5.2 mm
Weight: 17.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th October 2008 - Tuesday 14th October 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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