artefact;
fitting(?);
mail-armour(?)
- Museum number
- 2013,8037.46.a-b
- Description
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Five metal artefact fragments showing traces of both copper alloy and iron corrosion. Possibly fragments of iron chain mail preserved alongside traces of copper alloy fittings, or corroded remains of other composite objects. Part 'a' comprises four fragments, part 'b' comprises one fragment.
- Production date
- 50BC - AD100
- Dimensions
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Length: 22 millimetres ((part b))
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Length: 40.10 millimetres (maximum (part a))
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Weight: 3.80 grammes ((part b))
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Weight: 48 grammes (total (part a))
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Weight: 52 grammes (total (parts a and b))
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2013
- Acquisition notes
- Metal-detected find. Metal detectorist has requested to stay anonymous.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 2013,8037.46.a-b
- Additional IDs
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Treasure/PAS number: 2011T382 (Treasure Number)
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Treasure/PAS number: DUR-218857 (PAS number (part a))
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Treasure/PAS number: DUR-CF8AF8 (PAS number (part b))