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Roman copper alloy razor handle
A copper alloy razor handle that has been sawn for the reception of the blade which was secured by two rivets, one at the extremity of either arm. The recurved end is of phallic shape. 2nd century AD
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
56.217/3.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Amphitheatre Field (Sept 1955), Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1955 / Sep
Notes: excavations conducted in field to the south of the amphitheatre. From the Civil Settlement.
Acquisition
Collected officially, 5/7/1956
Measurements
length / mm:65
width / mm:50
thickness / mm:3
Material
copper alloy
Location
Caerleon: Case 15 Health and Leisure
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