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Roman copper alloy foot
Small foot in the shape of a four-toed paw, broken off at the ankle. The surface is tinned and there are traces of lead-tin solder in the hollow base. Possibly a furniture mount although a similar object from Intercisa is described as a candlestick foot whilst a candlestick from Bockingen has similar feet at each angle.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.22H/2.93
Find Information
Site Name: Segontium, Caernarfon
Grid Reference: SH 485 624
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1977
Notes: Context, Code: 229, Feature type: pit, Date of context: phase 10 late 4th century
Measurements
length / mm:24 (broken)
width / mm:14
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