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Description: | Four iron latch lifters or symbolic keys, and one large iron ring. All four items were discovered together in the order as photographed, and were discovered lying above a iron weaving sword. Although none of the latch lifters were discovered attached to the ring, its location in relation to the shanks suggest that they once were. The ring is 76mm in diameter with a hoop diameter of 7mm. The first latch lifter has a long shank, rectangular in cross-section with a rolled over head. Attached to the rolled over head is a small iron ring. The latch lifter has a split terminal with two upturned prongs; the terminal is therefore in the shape of the letter 'W', with the central stem being the main shank. The second latch lifter is a simple long shank, rectangular in cross-section with an incomplete attachment terminal. The other end has a single arch so that it points back upwards. The terminal is incomplete. The third latchlifter has a long L-shaped shank with a rolled over head. Attached to the rolled over head is a small fragment of an iron ring. The shank is is rectangular in cross-section. The terminal has a right-angled bend to it which then turns again at a right angle to face forward. The shank is broken shortly after this turn. The fourth latchlifer has a long shank, rectangular in cross-section with a rolled over head. The terminal is split and has two prongs which angle back up towards the head. The terminal is therefore shaped like the letter 'W'. The terminal prongs are straight, rather than being arched as in the first latchlifter. This final latchlifter resembles a copper alloy girdle hanger. The latchlifters were also discovered with other grave goods. These include a cowrie shell from the Indian Ocean or the Red sea LIN--E82622, a complete imported glass palm bowl LIN-E8F0C7, a copper alloy coptic bowl LIN-E73311, and an iron spear LIN-E7FAA6, presumably a weaving spear.
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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