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Description: | Complete cast copper alloy end cap (pommel) from a scale knife of Post Medieval, sixteenth century date (AD 1500 - AD 1600). Length 14.5mm, width 15.5mm. Weight 9.24g. The small zoomorphic style end cap is in the form of a beast's head, possibly that of a dog. The forward facing head has a closed mouth, well set back indistinct ears and small indentations for the eyes. The neck is particularly large and is oval in cross-section. At the centre of the neck, on the underside, is a rectangular slot filled with iron which is the remains of the missing tang. The slot is 11mm in length and 3mm in width. The slot is recessed about 4mm within the neck part. The copper alloy part of the artefact is in fair condition and the remains of the iron tang is corroded. There is no trace of a 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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