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Description: | A copper-alloy object which appears to be the end-cap from the handle of a dagger. Probably dates from the 14th century AD.The object is sub-square to octangonal in plan and has a hollow underside into which the handle of the weapon would have fitted. The flat upper face overhangs the sides slightly. It is decorated with an incised (possibly) floral motif which has at its centre a sub-oval rivet hole and is surrounded by an incised line border. The vertical sides of the cap are inscribed with the following: '+ AMOR VINCIT OMNIA', which translates as 'Love conquers all'. The piece measures 20.2mm long, 19.7mm wide and 7.5mm high. The weight is 6.34g.
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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