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TWEEZERS
Unique ID: LVPL-B9385A
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy probable cosmetic implement of Roman date. The object is slightly curved in profile. It has an oval sectioned flattened handle with a hammered expanded terminal. The opposite end of the object expands in width and flattens terminating with a point with one tapered side. This end is sub-triangular in plan. The object is notched along the edge giving it a 'knife-like' appearance. It is unclear whether this notching is deliberate or due to wear and damage.
Dimensions: 75mm in length, 6mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.9g.
The exact function of this object is uncertain however it is likely that it could have been used as a cosmetic implement such as one half of a tweezers or a nail cleaner. The object has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. Examples of various types of cosmetic implements can be found in Crummy N, (1983).
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: 75 mm
Width: 6 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2017 - Thursday 6th April 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
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: Boynton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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