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Roman copper alloy boss
Decorative boss, in the form of a human face, probably a mask of Medusa. This example is rather cruder than those illustrated by Toynbee suggesting that it may have been a local copy rather than an import as those are thought to be. Probably from a wooden box.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.34H/2.116
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent Temple Site, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 467 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1984 - 1991
Notes: (620) Edwardian.
Acquisition
Donation, 1/10/2007
Measurements
diameter / mm:47
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Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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