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Description: | A cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount, possibly from a bronze vessel. The mount is crudely cast in the shape of the head and front feet of a dog or lion. A series of lines have been inscribed vertically down the neck of the beast to suggest a mane. Incised lines also depict the nose ears and claws. The object is cast integrally with a rectangular sectioned element, which begins halfway along the back of the animal. This part of the object is hollow and semi circular in plan. It was possibly attached to the handle of the vessel. The surface of the object is striated from filing. It is slightly worn with a deep mid green patina. The breaks are all worn. The mount is medieval to post medieval in date.
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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