Record ID: SF-853296
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. It is conical in shape with the apex ending in an inverted cone below a circular section. It is hollow and broken into two pieces. The sides of the conical surface are decorated circumferentially with five equidistant bands of four slightly raised lines. It could be a modern decorative element or a handle of some kind, toy fragment or small tool. The use is unknown and no parallel can be found. The alloy suggests a possible modern date. For comparison see HESH-020723 in PAS database. Length of the re-joined piece…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.