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Early Medieval glass claw beaker
Dark brown claw from a claw-beaker (Group II) on exterior, vertically, a nicked trail. A well-made claw from a claw-beaker of class C (so-called 'degenerate' type) of the sixth century (Evison -1982, 64- Group 3c manu in England, either kent or East Anglia).
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/G.9
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Section 10; Cut VI, Layer (3B), Context- C/D C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds. D: Large, often slabby stones, with smaller stones interspersed; dark humus-soil; relatively few bones or finds. Excavation conducted in the promontory fort and the adjoining hill-slope enclosure.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
length / mm:47
width / mm:32
depth / mm:13.7
weight / g:7.3
Material
glass
Location
In store
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