The Portable Antiquities Scheme
ROMAN MINIATURE OBJECT
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A copper alloy miniature axehead dating to the Roman period. The object comprises a three dimensional representation of a axehead with pick. The axehead is socketed and cast integrally is a circular section handle. This extends and terminates in a circular loop. The object measures 44mm in length and 36mm in width from axe to pick. Miniature objects have been interpreted as votives offered at temples and shrines. Although they have often been assumed to be Roman, it is possible that some examples may date to the Iron Age and even earlier.
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