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Description: | Copper alloy object of unknown date or function. The object is V-shaped with both arms terminating with an opposing horses head. The eyes are represented by two small concave areas, and the snout and ears are moulded. Inbetween the heads is an integral suspension loop set at the same angle as the plane of the object. The main shank to the object is oval in cross-section and tapers to a point. There are two sets of double moulded collars along the length of the shank. Attached to the suspension loop is part of a chain, consisting of seven rings, all of which bar one are formed of two turns of a single circular sectioned tube of copper alloy.The main body of the object is 32mm in length, 24mm in width and 5mm thick. The chain links have a diameter of approximately 7mm, and are 3mm thick.The object looks like a pendant, however its function is not certain. It is unlikely that it is a stylus since the length of the shaft appears to be too short, and the point too blunt. Another possible function is as a wick threader if the chain was attached to a lamp.Four other examples are known, unfortunately all unstratified. One from Milton Keynes is recorded on the Portable Antiquities database as BH-E44A46, another was discovered at North Lincolnshire (SMR: NLM02408), and another in Hampshire (Sally Worrell pers com).Another similar example was published in the March 2006 edition of The Searcher magazine. This example is 48mm in length and has two small opposing horseheads either side of a loop at the top. The details of the heads are less pronounced and the necks form part of the suspension loop. The circular sectioned shank tapers to a pointed foot and is reeled the entire length. It was described as a stylus.
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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