Record ID: LVPL-29E086
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy incomplete razor handle dating to the Roman period. The terminal is zoomorphic in form, probably depicting a griffin, and at its base has an incomplete split attachment end where the now missing iron blade would originally have been inserted. At the top of the terminal is an elongated and curving neck with a triangular beak that points downwards and small semi-circular projection at the crest of the head. Each face of the object has worn incised decoration comprising of double transverse grooves towards the base of the neck, punched dots for the eyes, and faintly i…
Created on: Monday 8th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.