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Archaeology in Warwickshire |
Looking Good! - A7618 & A7617 | |
These objects show what a Roman cosmetic pestle and mortar would have looked like. They were found separately at the Grimstock Hill Roman temple site, Coleshill, Warwickshire. | |
Made of bronze, this is also a decorative object and would have been precious to its owner. It may even have been worn around the neck on a piece of cord or displayed somewhere in the home. After being discovered at Grimstock Hill, the pestle has been cleaned, conserved and dated to 100-200 AD. | |
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Although this miniature mortar does not match the pestle, it has a similar shape. Like the pestle, the mortar is made of bronze with a looped end. Other similar boat-shaped pestle and mortars have been found in other Roman sites around Britain. Archaeologists found these examples at a Roman temple site. This could mean that they were left as offerings to the gods. Find out more about Grimstock Hill | |
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