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https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png UKDFD Recording Software https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/ Roman https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman.html Conical Mount https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/mounts/conical-mount-57850.html Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:38:36 GMT Mounts Conical Mount  
Description: A cast copper-alloy mount of the Roman period. The mount is of plain, conical form with a slight flare at the base. The back is hollow, and an integral, rectangular-section rivet projects axially from the centre. The rim of the base has sustained some damage. 

See also UKDFD 1749 and PAS: LIN-AC27C1.
Category: Roman, Mounts
Category: Mounts
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Tweezers https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/cosmetic-implements/tweezers-57818.html Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:20:14 GMT Cosmetic implements Tweezers  
Description: A set of Roman period copper-alloy tweezers. The tweezers are centrally folded from a flat cast pattern, the suspension loop and both gripping terminals being equally flared. Each arm has a discoidal swelling at the centre, and there is decoration consisting three transverse grooves immediately above and below each disc. The surface displays evidence of a once overall tinned finish.

The tweezers are of an uncommon shape associated with the period of manufacture. The central disc on each arm can be compared, however, to the same functional feature found on some Roman period nail cleaners; (YORM-6C5149). It is likely that they would have been paired with other such articles to form a matching toiletry set.
Category: Roman, Cosmetic implements
Category: Cosmetic implements
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Trumpet Derivative Brooch, Alcester Type https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/brooches/bow-brooches/trumpet-derivative-brooch-alcester-type-57810.html Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:10:19 GMT Bow brooches Trumpet Derivative Brooch, Alcester Type  
Description: A trumpet derivative Alcester Type brooch of the Roman period with a semi-circular mid-bow flange, trapezoidal lower bow, and forward-facing spiked foot. It is of the rarer type where the rear of the head is joined to the mid-bow flange. An incised groove divides the head of the brooch and the upper bow, decoration on this section consists of two pellets on the lower corner and a circular cell slightly above, this was possibly replicated on the opposite side but is not visible in the image. The upper bow is decorated with a longitudinal enamelled cell without breaks and a half-moon enamelled cell, both are red. The lower bow has a trapezoidal cell within which are two raised annular cells, the enamel in both cells and the surrounding field is also red. On the rear of the brooch, traces of a gilt finish are visible, the coiled spring mechanism with axis bar and external chord and part of the pin remain in situ. The integral chain loop is missing. 
Category: Roman, Brooches, Bow brooches
Category: Bow brooches
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Bead https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/miscellaneous/bead-57758.html Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:52:59 GMT Miscellaneous Bead  
Description: An irregularly cast, plain copper-alloy annular bead. It is probably of late Iron Age or Roman date, but generic beads of similar form are known from the Bronze Age to the post-Roman period.

See also; UKDFD 23103, UKDFD 14939 & UKDFD 15559 as similar.
Category: Roman, Miscellaneous
Category: Miscellaneous
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Finger Ring https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/finger-rings/finger-ring-57751.html Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:50:44 GMT Finger rings Finger Ring  
Description: An incomplete finger ring of the Roman period. The hoop is D-shaped in section, narrow at the back, expanding to form the triangular shoulders and bezel. The bezel is oval and decorated with an outer channelled cell surrounding the oval centre which contains three rectangular cells arranged as in the Roman numeral three. The outer channel and the three internal cells were probably enamelled in contrasting colours.

For similar examples see also   PAS 1131754,  UKDFD 18667UKDFD 52576
Category: Roman, Finger rings
Category: Finger rings
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Nail or Stud https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/miscellaneous/nail-or-stud-57728.html Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:19:04 GMT Miscellaneous Nail or Stud  
Description: A copper-alloy nail or stud with a large bun-shaped head and a tapered square-section shaft with pointed end.

Nina Crummy (see References below) notes that fasteners of this type with globular, bun-shaped or biconical heads are almost certainly from furniture upholstery. She also observes that the distinction between a nail and a stud is to a large extent subjective.
Category: Roman, Miscellaneous
Category: Miscellaneous
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Disc Brooch https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/brooches/plate-brooches/disc-brooch-42765.html Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Plate brooches Disc Brooch  
Description: An enamelled disc brooch of the Roman period. The brooch is circular and flat with a 'fantail' protrusion above the catch-plate, and the broken base of an uncertain protrusion diametrically opposite. Equally spaced between these two protrusions there are sixteen small peripheral knops. The decorative design consists of a central square with concave sides, four adjoining triangles with concave bases, and four solid lozenges, which extend diagonally from the corners of the square. The central square is inlaid with enamel (now white, but possibly decomposed) and has a solid metal dot at its centre. The triangles and the vesica-shaped interspaces formed between their bases and the concave sides of the square are also inlaid with enamel, but again it is decomposed and the original colour is uncertain. The interspaces formed between the straight sides of the triangles, the solid lozenges and the raised edge of the brooch each have a solid metal dot at their centre and are inlaid with enamel. Some of the enamel appears to be blue, but much of it is decomposed, like that in the other cells. The fantail protrusion has three triangular enamel cells, also with decomposed enamel present. The double hinge-lugs and catch-plate survive intact on the back of the brooch, the surface of which has traces of tinning. The pin is missing.

Note
It has been suggested that the brooch's enamelling is cloisonné work. On close examination of the image, however, it appears to be champlevé work, the cell structure of which is moulded rather than formed by separately applied metal strips.
Category: Roman, Brooches, Plate brooches
Category: Plate brooches
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Buckle Plate https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/buckles/buckle-plate-57716.html Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:29:44 GMT Buckles Buckle Plate  
Description: An ornate rectangular buckle plate dating to the Roman period. The plate has a slightly raised external frame and is decorated with symmetrical champlevé cells within, some of which still contain a blue enamel infill. The central design is geometric, consisting a horizontal bar of multiple triangular cells to the upper and lower sides, and three repeating circular motifs linked with right-angled key patterns between. At each end of this decorative band is a naturalistic foliate design which encloses the central geometry. For attachment purposes, there is a rivet position located at each corner of the plate. Each of these was originally embellished with a separate raised annulus of dark blue enamel fused to the design, but only two of these remain. On the back of the plate, two of the four copper-alloy rivets remain in situ, whilst the remaining two holes are filled with corrosion. Evidence of fracture and iron staining is noted at one end of the plate, where a separate buckle frame was once attached. The plate has been pared and reduced in thickness at this point, where a small part of the sheet metal backplate remains in place.
 
Category: Roman, Buckles
Category: Buckles
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Finger Ring https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/finger-rings/finger-ring-57714.html Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:16:18 GMT Finger rings Finger Ring  
Description: A copper-alloy "keeled" finger ring of the later Roman period. The ring is typical of the Henig Type VIII. The hoop is D-shaped in section, it expands in width to form the trapezoidal keeled shoulders and the flat sub-rectangular bezel, deep grooves divide the hoop, shoulders and bezel. The ring is decorated with minute manualy applied dashes that resemble fish bones, a sunburst above a trio of chevrons on the shoulders and possibly a sunburst on the bezel, the decoration appears to continue around the hoop.

For a similar example see UKDFD 55942.
Category: Roman, Finger rings
Category: Finger rings
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Dolphin Brooch https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/v46/artefact/roman/brooches/bow-brooches/dolphin-brooch-57674.html Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:55:17 GMT Bow brooches Dolphin Brooch  
Description: An incomplete Dolphin brooch dating to the early Roman period. The brooch has a longitudinal ridge running along the centre of the bow, with decorative mouldings to each side consisting triple grooved zig-zags. The head of the brooch has only one cylindrical-shaped wing surviving, with moulded reel-and-spool detail to the face side only. At the point of fracture, the wing displays a solid cast centre which was likely drilled post-casting for the insertion of a separate axis-bar for pin attachment. The hinged pin, terminal foot and catchplate are missing.
Category: Roman, Brooches, Bow brooches
Category: Bow brooches
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