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Description: | A copper-alloy knife end-cap of probable 16th century date (see B. Read; 2001; pp. 82). For a parallel on the PAS database, see BH-795BB5.
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. On the flat upper surface of the head are four small circular holes - these are probably designed to represent the eyes and nostrils. At each of the two back corners of the head is a protruding ear. On the underside of the end-cap, aligned longitudinally, is a protruding remnant of the original iron knife handle.
The object measures 10.4mm long, 7.6mm wide and 11.6mm high. The weight is 4.02g. | Subjects: | End-Cap | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Laakso, Laura | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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