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Roman copper alloy bowl handle
Handle of a wide, round bowl with escutcheons shaped as gryphons' heads. Only one head remains; cast, but with detail of head produced by filing. To the outside of the handle three incised lines diverge towards three central collars; trace of solder is preserved at the escutcheon. There are many first century examples of such handles.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.44
Find Information
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1987
Notes: Excavation conducted on land immediately to the east of the telephone exchange on Museum Street. Context: Phase IIIa
Measurements
length / mm:121
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