Accession No
1923.223 A.53
Description
Copper alloy needle. Formed of a cylindrical shaft, tapering to a point at one end and flattening into a rounded end on the other with a drop-shaped eye. Green patina.
Place
Europe; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes; ?Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Italian Lakes
Period
?Bronze Age ?Roman
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.223 A.53
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
113mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.233 A[1.85]: 'Bundle of pins, bodkins and needles, of bronze with one of iron.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Patina suggests that these come from the Swiss or Italian Lakes. The majority probably from Swiss Lakes.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
Bronze Age in the Period field is a tentative blanket statement for all of. 1923.223 A.1-85. Roman has also been tentatively added due to the appearance and patina of this needle.
Event Date 24/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy needle. Formed of a cylindrical shaft, tapering to a point at one end and flattening into a rounded end on the other with a drop-shaped eye. Green patina.
Event Date 24/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:312806
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