Record ID: SOM-EBB152
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Roman copper alloy toilet article, possibly an ear scoop. The tool end of the piece is missing to an old break and the remaining shaft is broken in the centre. The shaft is circular in section in the centre, becoming flatter and more rectangular in section towards each end. The complete end is rounded with a circular perforation thoguh it. The shaft widens slightly towards the broken end. It measures 65.2 mm in total length. The fragments are 25.4mm long, 4.0mm wide and 1.8mm thick and 40.3mm, 4.4mm wide and 3.2mm thick respectively. The shank is 3.0mm in diameter and the to…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2011
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester', grid reference and parish protected.