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Description: | Early Medieval copper alloy sword pommel of late lobed form, probably of 10th or 11th century dateThe pommel has height of 24.10mm and a length of 51.92mm across the base which curves upwards at both ends and would have rested upon a concave pommel bar. The interior of the pommel has an oval opening (42mm x 10.5mm internal dimensions at the base). The apex of the pommel has an oval aperture (7.2mm x 6.0mm) to accommodate the protruding sword tang. The exterior is decorated with a larger central lobe flanked on each side with smaller lobes and terminal knops. The pommel demonstrates a casting flaw between the central and side lobes. The surface has differential preservation with pale green areas of surface loss and mid-green patination. The pommel weighs 30.6g.The pommel can be closely paralleled in Wales with examples found at Llanfaes, Isle of Anglesey and from near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire (Redknap 2000, pp 75) and with a find from Llanwnda, Isle of Anglesey (PAS record NMGW-0969C1).
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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