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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

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

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

• FDV8145 - MOUNT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded

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