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Description: | Cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount or stud of medieval date (1200 - 1450 AD). The buckle is irregular in plan being broadly rectangular in shape with a small triangular projection from the lower edge. In profile the stud is D shaped and in cross section it is broadly convex. The front face of the mount is domed whilst the rear is concave. From the centre of the rear face a small oval cross sectioned stud extends. This is broken and distorted / bent as a result of movement in the ploughsoil. A small recess is present on the upper edge of the head; it is badly worn and impossible to tell whether deliberate and original or a result of damage which has been abraded The mount measures 14. 4mm length, 13.6mm width, is 5.7mm thick and weighs 2.29 gramsThe front face of the mount is decorated with cast, incised and pierced decoration. The overall design is that of a bear which is realised in three dimensions. The ears formed of raised cast lugs positioned at either edge of the mount. The ears have been pierced with irregular conical holes, probably drilled rather than cast. The eyes are similarly pierced and irregular ovals in shape. The nose, snout and mouth are cast and detailed with further incised decoration. Above the eyes and between the ears is a broad cap which is decorated with incised lozenges. This may represent a cap or possibly hair, although if this were the case it is poorly achieved. The mount is a mid green colour with a polished but abraded patina. Small areas of light green active corrosion are present. These are more extensive on the reverse face, although some detail on the front face has been obscured. There is no evidence of a gilt or applied surface. A direct parallel has not been found, although the broad style would indicate a date later medieval 13th - early 15th centuries. The style of the bear would suggest that it is from either a piece of harness decoration or more likely be from a personal item, such as a stud from a leather belt.
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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