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Description: | An incomplete sheet copper alloy mount, dating from the Medieval period between 1066 - 1500 AD (28.5mm x 30.5mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 1.20g).This flat mount is circular in plan with four triangular lugs protruding outwards at regular intervals. Three of these lugs are complete with a single rivet hole in each (no rivets remain) whilst the fourth lug is incomplete although the rivet hole is still partially visible. The front face of the mount is decorated with four slightly irregularly placed grooved lines situated at the base of each lug as well as an inner grooved circular line with in turn surrounds five openwork circular holes (diameter of holes: 3mm). Each hole is surrounded by an additional grooved circular line. The back of the artefact is undecorated. The artefact is in a worn but fair 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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