Record ID: HAMP-997D86
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy probable pin head in the form of a male head of late Iron Age to early Roman date. At the top of the object the hair is represented with longitudinal incisions which run from horizontal semi circular band along the back of the head towards the hollow depression located at the bottom of the head. Below the semi circular band is a undecorated area which depicts the forehead. Below the forehead are two adjacent transverse semi circular incisions which depict eye brows (8.85mm wide). A ridge which depicts the nose runs from where the incisions for the eyebr…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Itchen Valley', grid reference and parish protected.