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HER Number: | MDV133992 |
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Name: | Findspot of a copper alloy mount, South Brent |
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Summary
A cast copper alloy mount, probably used as a decorative feature attached to the rim of a vessel found and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme in 2008. Dated as Roman, the mount depicts the bust of a female figure with an elaborate hairstyle tied in a top knot at the front; the hair at the back is a thick braid.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 68 62 |
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Map Sheet: | SX66SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | South Brent |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH BRENT |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-8FDD22
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD (Between) to 409 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-8FDD22 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2008) A cast copper alloy mount, probably used as a decorative feature attached to the rim of a vessel. Dated as Roman, the mount depicts the bust of a female figure with an elaborate hairstyle tied in a top knot at the front; the hair at the back is a thick braid. The braid forms a type of ‘hook’ at the top of the mount, believed to aid attachment to the vessel. A hole at the bottom of the mount would have enabled further securing of the mount to vessel with a rivet. The facial features are worn but drapery is visible in the form of short vertical lines extending from shoulders, creating a ruffled appearance. An interesting find, despite the lack of facial features, the overall condition is good.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-8FDD22. [Mapped feature: #140290 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8145 - MOUNT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Mar 6 2023 3:02PM |
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