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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy unidentified object (possibly from a mount?), dating from the Roman - Early Medieval period, between AD 43 - c. 700 (length: 42.5mm; width: 20mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 5.9g).This fragment of an unidentified object appears to be broken along all edges. The fragment is sub T-shaped in plan and is mostly flat in side section. The front face of the artefact is heavily decorated with moulded and linear designs. This decoration consists of a two central, parallel and raised moulded ridges down the length of the artefact. Each ridged line has a series of slightly irregular incised markings running across their width, with eight markings on one ridge and eight visible on the other. There may have originally been more markings present, but these are no longer visible, possibly as a result of wear. There are five incomplete ring and dot designs present on the front face: two of these are visible to one side of the central ridges and three are visible on the opposing side. Each ring and dot decoration consists of two concentric circles surrounding a small central circular area, one of which is a hole that appears on the back of the object. These decorations appear to be very irregularly placed on the surface. The back of the artefact is undecorated and flat. Overall, the fragment is in a slightly worn but good condition with a dark green 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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