25306
Accession Number
15273
Author
Farley, Michael
Title Of Article Chaper
A mirror burial at Dorton, Buckinghamshire
Title Of Journal Book
The Prehistoric Society, Proceedings
Volume
49
Pages
269-302
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Included in the report on this Late Iron Age (1st century BC) mirror found as part of the grave goods of a cremation burial is a full technical and analytical discussion of these Late Iron Age mirrors, all from southern Britain. The mirrors are all in two parts, cast handle and hammered disc. The backs of the mirrors were decorated by engraving. The mirrors are all tin bronzes with approximately 10% tin. Significantly some of the cast handles contain a little lead as well, which would have greatly helped the casting. -- AATA
pub_id
25306