Record ID: CORN-955DE8
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure: 2008 T782. Gold centre-looped pendant amulet resembling similar examples of cosmetic pestles, in copper alloy, from kits or cosmetic sets, often associated with a small mortar, for the preparation of powdered cosmetics. "I have recorded many hundreds of the copper-alloy components since my original Britannia 1985 paper and all the evidence still supports the cosmetic link, but no evidence at all for woad. I would briefly say that I believe the form of the kits imbued them with roles additional to their basic function in preparing powdered cosmetics, especially related to sta…
Created on: Monday 29th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maker with Rame', grid reference and parish protected.