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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object. Circular in shape measuring 22mm in external diameter and 17mm in internal diameter. This object has internal open work decoration consisting of a central open work lozenge shape formed of two pairs of opposing curving rectangular cross-sectioned copper-alloy bars. The outer circular hoop is decorated on both faces where these bars meet it with small horse-shoe shaped indentations, now worn. Along the outer edge of the hoop there is a central circumferent row of more small horse-shoe shaped indentations. No parallel could be found for this object. Its function is therefore unknown as is its date. It is likely however, to date from the early medieval period onwards.
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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