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Collections > Archaeology > Foot Shaped Handle

Foot Shaped Handle

This Roman knife handle has been carved out of bone, into the shape of a foot. It is now missing its blade. This decorative handle was excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort.

Place: Piercebridge

Object Type: knife

Period: Roman

Broad Date: Roman

Material: Bone

Museum Accession Number: 1957/13/ARC