Record ID: ESS-49B1D8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy vulvate mount, dating from c. AD 150-300. The mount is formed of a sub rectangular plate with a raised oval shaped boss in the centre. There is a linear groove running lengthwise down the oval, giving the appearance of a stylised vulva. The underside of the mount is concave where the boss is raised on the front. There are two integral lugs at either edge of the concave portion. They are cylindrical in section and end with a hammered or flattened tip. The patina is in variable condition, surviving well is some places and in others having worn away. The corners…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.