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Description: | LS Incomplete stirrup-strap mount, of Williams' Class A but not falling within any of his Types. Upper part missing, broken in antiquity across two probably ovoid apertures. Below these, on a strongly convex front is a non-symmetrical engraved zoomorphic design (of the type seen on some Class A Type 1 examples) & three roughly circular apertures. The lower edge of the design is marked by a curving engraved groove that follows the edge of the convexity There are two lower fixing holes but no flange. On the concave reverse there are slight traces of ferrous staining around & above the fixing holes. There are further traces on the front of the holes. The metal has a dull purplish patina except in patches & within the engraved lines where it is green. Width at base 28mm, max width 38mm. 11th cent. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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