Record ID: LEIC-80F984
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Iron age or Roman cosmetic mortar, 35mm long, 12mm high and 11mm wide with a weight of 6.1 grams. Most of the object survives and has a slightly curving upper surface which is a U shaped hollow underneath. The centre of the upper side contains the fixing points of a wide suspension loop. One side survives to its original height and is decorated with a row of three chevron stamps along the upper portion of the side. The stamps on the other side, which is broken, are still visible although most of the third is missing. The object is in fair condition and has a greenish/brown patina.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.