Record ID: LANCUM-63F7A5
Object type: SPATULA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shanked blade of copper alloy probably from a Roman copper alloy stylus or wax spatula. The fragment comprises a rectangular blade which tapers half way along its length to a shank. The blade is smooth and flat with a greenish brown patina although it has some corroded pitting. The shank is circular in cross-section and is the same thickness as the blade except at its end where it gradually tapers to a blunt point. Shares similarities with NMS-B92844 and WILT-06E251. Length 84mm, Width 23mm, Thickness 1mm, Weight 83.82g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.