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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy decorative pouring spout in the shape of a dog's head, in very good condition. The spout emerges from the dog's mouth, is circular in section with an internal diameter of 7 mm. The head has vertically projecting ears that run down the sides of the head which are oval in shape. The head has a prominent brow and a ridge running lengthways along the top of the head, decorated with a row of four incisions. The eyes and nostrils of the dog are represented by deep incised lines. The eyes are lozenge-shaped eyes and the nose is short and upturned. The neck of the dog is curvilinear, tapering and open topped. There is no evidence for any attachment devices, e.g. rivets or traces of soldering. It is believed that these spouts were used as pourers on leather bottles secured by a leather thong. The spouts mainly date to the 15th century although their use may have continued into the 16th century. Similar examples are shown in Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3.
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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