Record ID: SF-E342F1
Object type: COSMETIC SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy cosmetic spoon of Roman date. The damaged bowl and the start of the stem survive intact, the remainder of the object missing due to old breaks. The bow is oval shaped in form, dished, and tapers towards the stem. Where the bowl and stem join there is moulded decoration comprising three transverse ridges, a bead, and finally the remains of further transverse ridges of uncertain number due to the object terminating in old breaks. The tip of the bowl has suffered from post-depositional damage and the entire object has a mid-green patina. It measures 42.55m…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.