Record ID: SUSS-A614A8
Object type: CART FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman cart fitting, AD.43-200, depicting a stylised human head. The object comprises a cast hollow finial, in the form of a human head. The head is tilted backwards and has a stylised Romano-British face. It is quite worn and much of the exterior detail has been removed. Running down the back of the neck of the piece is an integrally cast squared strap loop, this has a circular cross section. The face of the piece has ovoid eyes and a narrow mouth, the nose appears to have been broad but has been worn away. There is a small hole that pierces the neck near to…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.