THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A ROMAN JEWELLERY BOX FROM MANSELL STREET, LONDON
Author(s): Jacqui Watson
A box containing jewellery and coins was found in a Roman grave by the Museum of London Archaeological Service. The box itself is only represented by iron and copper alloy fittings, including a lockplate, hinges and decorative corner brackets. The organic component remains only as traces in the corrosion products of this metalwork, but is sufficient to suggest the original construction of the box. The casket was made from wooden boards simply nailed together, then covered with leather and the decorative metalwork applied. At least two different species of wood were recognised in the construction.
- Report Number:
- 88/1997
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 10
- Keywords:
- Copper Alloy Iron Leather Plant Remains Wood Wood, Worked
