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Collection Item: Knife

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Knife
Roughout
Hair curler
Object category
Roman
Description
One half of a two-part handle. The flat back has clear saw marks and a short socket at one end which retains fragments of the iron knife tang. The curved face is covered with incised oblique lines giving a twisted effect. The blade end has a plain barrel-shaped terminal which is slightly damaged. Alternatively identified as a roughout for a jet hair curler.
Production date start
43
Production date end
410
Period
Roman

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1995.228
Number of objects
1
ID
916

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Jet (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 94.0 mm
Whole width 22.0 mm

Find spot

Place
York

Production

Technique
Carved