Rights Holder: Hampshire Cultural Trust
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Unique ID: HAMP-7C41DB
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy probable miniature anvil of uncertain date, probably dating between the Bronze Age and the early-modern period (c. 2350 BC - AD 1800). It consists of a rectangular body measuring 32.22mm in length, 27.03mm in width and 14.31mm in thickness with a conical projection (max. 8.35mm diameter and 14.30mm long) from one short edge and a triangular projection from one long edge. The triangular projection is pointed-oval in cross-section (max.16.5x6.8mm) and rough to touch, unlike the conical projection and rectangular body which are smooth and shiny. The triangular section does not narrow to a point, but to a worn tip also pointed-oval in cross-section and measuring 8.2x3.4mm. This is rather damaged and it is uncertain if it is an original edge or not.
There are five holes drilled into each side of the rectangular body (roughly one ta the centre with the others arranged around in square formation, although one hole - in the same position on each side - is lower than expected for a square-formation). The holes do not go all the way through to the other side.
The object has a dark green coloured patina covering all surfaces. The object measures 41.63mm in length and 37.68mm in width, with a max.14.31mm thickness. It weighs 49.24g.
This object may have been used for very fine metalwork.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 2350 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Quantity: 1
Length: 41.63 mm
Width: 37.68 mm
Thickness: 14.31 mm
Weight: 49.24 g
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Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Entry Form WINCM 282
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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