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Description: | A Late, Early medieval cast copper alloy unusual Urnes style knotted beast strap mount dating to the 11th Century AD. The mount has been cast in one piece and is very finely done. The body is formed of twisted open work, with some of the holes closed up with corrosion products. The reverse of the body is plain and flat with no sign of attachment fitting remaining. The head is cast in 3D with two raised pellets for the eyes and moulded ridges forming the ears, nose and lips of the beast. The mouth is open and hollow. The mount is 40.5mm long, 25.2mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 15.0 grams. A similar example can be seen in Wilson (1964) number 141 (p. 203; plate XLII). | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Jackson, Jennifer - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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