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Description: | Fragment of Medieval copper alloy gilt casket mount, missing an uncertain amount, although possibly originally the same length as Griffiths, Philpott and Egan 2007 p.169 pl.31 no.2096. It is bent but retains a globular-headed rivet and traces of gilding. Weighs 1.73g.The fragment is 19.30mm in bent length and c.34mm unbent. It is 13.62mm in max.width and 1.15mm thick. In shape, it is similar to a fleur-de-lis with an extended central projection. This is decorated with an incised line flanking the long edges. At its base is the globular-headed rivet. Below and to either side a projection curls outwards with a crescentic outline flanking the underside. From the 'base' of this lis shape a 4.11mm wide stripe extends c.5mm, to the (old and worn) break.12th-14th century.
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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