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Description: | A copper-alloy knife end-cap of probable 16th century date (see B. Read; 2001; pp. 82)
The three-dimensional object takes the form of a zoomorphic head. It is oval in section and is angled slightly from the vertical. The outer surface has four moulded horizontal ridges interspersed with grooves. These features extend around the perimeter. The lower grooves and ridges probably represent folds of skin, whilst the uppermost ridge, which is located at the top and has the groove above, appears to be a depiction of the animal's mouth. The top of the head is unusual in that, rather than having obvious facial features, there are two columns of three small circular holes. At each of the two back corners of the head is a small protruding ear. On the underside of the end-cap, aligned longitudinally, is a protruding remnant of the original iron knife handle.
The object measures 14.33mm high, 11.24mm from back to front and 7.52mm thick. The weight is 4g. | Subjects: | End-cap | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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