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Description: | Copper alloy decorative fitting of Early Medieval date comprising a loop and plate. The loop, which is located at one end of the object, is circular and is generally oval in section, becoming flatter and rectangular in section towards the junction with the plate. The plate has symmetrical sides formed by three rounded convex projections. The uppermost two are of generally equal size, while the third is considerably smaller. The plate terminates in a further, larger convex projection in the centre of the end opposite the loop. The plate is flat and rectangular in section. There are two circular holes in the plate, probably rivet holes, arranged longitudinally in the centre of the object. The upper surface has incised Scandinavian-inspired decoration comprising opposed spirals union knot and pendent lobe. The reverse is undecorated. Dark brown 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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