English: A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function. According to record number BH-439987: “several similar artefacts, identified as ear rings, have been found in the Champagne region of France and are illustrated in the Morel Collection (I.M. Stead and V. Rigby; 1999; fig. 120). They generally date to the late La Tène I period. However, the French examples differ slightly in that they appear to have been made from thin sheet metal and bent and pressed into shape; this piece is heavy, solid and has been cast in one piece.”

This example is also cast, heavy and hollow but does not have the fine decoration of BH-439987. It seems likely that it is of the same date and function though.

The object is crescent shaped in plan, hollow and has domed surfaces. The tips of the crescent are worn and may have originally been longer, continuing into a circle. There is a circular hole in the object, underneath where the tips would meet. There is no decoration. The surface is pitted and corroded, but has a deep glossy patina where it survives.

The artefact measures 23.4mm long, 18.3mm wide and 11mm thick. The weight is 19.15g.