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Roman copper alloy furniture fitting
Small bust of Mars in a Corinthian helmet, heavily bearded and wearing a cuirass. A copper alloy shaft emerges from the rear. Possibly either a fitting from an article of furniture or a fitting from a lock escutcheon.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
83.46H/3 (stolen)
Find Information
Site Name: Roman Gates Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1980-1981
Notes: found during excavation of the barrack blocks and rampart buildings of the Roman gates site
Acquisition
Purchase, 10/5/1983
Measurements
height / mm:31
width / mm:11
Material
copper alloy
Location
stolen
Categories
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