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Description: | The object is made of cast copper alloy which is corroded. The surface is slightly pitted and has traces of the red copper corrosion.
In plan the object is a sub 'T' shape, however the right-hand horizontal arm is missing, the break is not recent. The total length of the object is 27.9mm and the width across the arms is 24.6mm. The horizontal left arm tapers to a pointed terminal, is oval in section and is slightly curved downwards.
The vertical component of the object is an elongated sub triangular shape in plan, with the narrow base forming the upper edge. This component has a rounded lower terminal which also has a bulbous knop, facing outwards. At the tip of this terminal, on the reverse there is a probable broken edge. The surface is slightly irregular.
The body of the triangle is decorated with an interlace design. It is difficult to determine whether this decoration was cast, or chipped carved. The upper portion of the triangle, which also protrudes beyond the horizontal bar appears to form a triangular zoomorphic head, with two bulbous eyes, one either side of protruding portion. Below the head there are two semi-circular ridges.
The reverse of the object is undecorated and is slightly concave across the horizontal portion. All the edges of the object are rounded, by design, not wear.
The zoomorphic feature and interlacing suggests the object is of an Early Medieval date. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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