ID Roman object

[Ajax]

Buonasera,  

We are seeking as much information as possible and a definitieve identification of this likely Roman object . 

This object was found during archaeological excavations in The Netherlands. 

It is a cast bronze piece with inscriptions on 4 sides . Wood remains were found in the hollow interior. 

Demensions: 52 × 27 mm / 55 gr./ cast bronze 

It has similarities with a part of the standard as we see on the image .

Saluti , Ajax 

Info : 

Modificato ieri alle 18:27 da Ajax

[Gallienus]

Is the lower part hollow? 

[Ajax]

11 ore fa, Gallienus dice:

Is the lower part hollow? 

 

@Gallienus

Yes , this object is fully hollow . Regarding the wooden remains inside probely a wooden stick / spear ?   was stick true.

Thanks for your reaction.

Saluti,  Ajax 

[Gallienus]

Thank you, it's a very interesting object! Both the form, the inscriptions and the wooden material found inside point towards your interpretation as a standard.

I asked about the lower part because the only other idea that came to my mind was an inkwell (atramentarium); some troncoconic metallic ones are known in literature, but they obviously require a closed base (and some arrangements for the upper part for a lid to close it and prevent the ink to dry), so it can be easily exluded for your object.

When you publish it, could you please send a link? Thank you and best of luck for your job.