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Description: | Copper alloy object, probably a Medieval furniture fitting or mount. The object is broken off at one end from where it continues to form a sub-rectangular plate. The plate is bent so that the object appears convex, and the bend is particularly sharp at the broken end. At the other end of the plate there is a projection. The sides of the object form concave curves before continuing in a short rectangular element. The object then thickens and widens before gradually tapering to a rounded terminal. The upper surface of the plate bears incised decoration in the form of a double line forming a border and coming to a point where the projection extends. There is a rivet hole in the centre of the object towards the end with the project. Traces of the rivet remain intact. The terminal is D-shaped in section and bears moulded decoration on the convex upper surface. The decoration is now heavily worn but may represent an animal's head. There are traces of gilding on the upper surface. Patchy reddish-brown and pale patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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