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Description: | Fragment of decorative cast copper alloy of unknown function, probably dating to the later medieval or post medieval period (1400-1700). The fragment has been broken at both ends and these breaks are relatively worn and abraded. It is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The upper face is decorated with a repeating pattern. This consists of a central diamond around which 12 small diamond shapes are arranged. This motif is contained with a square border formed from pellets. This entire pattern repeats, and is only partial due to the break. Another partial pattern is present at the other end of the fragment, this is circular in design and the square / diamond pattern respects it. The circular design is partial and incomplete. The design on the upper face has been further decorated with a tinned applied surface. The reverse face is undecorated and plain. The fragment is a mid green colour with a much abraded patina which covers all surfaces. The function of the fragment is unknown, its size and decoration may suggest a fragment from a buckle frame. The colour and patina both suggest a later medieval date.The fragment measures, 19.4mm length, 8.2mm width, 3.4mm thick and weighs 1.55 grams.
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