Record ID: DOR-0F1F10
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Romano-British cosmetic pestle, from a small portable grinding set. A cresent-shaped rod with a large, integral central loop projecting from the upper edge of its concave side. The loop is U-shaped with a central circular aperture and is slightly inset to the rod, without a neck or shank. The rod has a rounded cross section and is slightly asymmetrical, with both ends tapering to a point. Date: Early Roman - c.75 to 300 AD Dimensions: 39.81 mm x 15.78 mm x 5.4 mm Weight: 7.95 g In record DENO-7280CE for a similar pestle the author notes: The …
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2020
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Record ID: HAMP3683
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy cosmetic pestle. Plain, slightly concave sub-triangular shank tapering to a point at one end and curving under to form a loop with a rounded knop which is connected to the underside of the shank, at the other end. Smooth, mid-green patina, with small patches of bright green pitting in places.
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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