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Description: | A slightly corroded zoomorphic mount of probable 13th century AD date (N. Mills; 1999; pp. 19).
The main section of the object consists of an intricately-cast three-dimensional amimal - probably a lion. The exact form of the animal is difficult to determine. It is definitely standing facing sideways and has a 'step' across the back, which may represent the edge of the mane. On the facing side, the front and hind legs are visible, but there is also a third leg-like protrusion at the centre; this may indicate that the animal is standing astride something. Similarly, on the opposite side, there appears to be three legs, although, again, the middle 'leg' may be part of another object. The animal stands on a sub-oval frame, the underside of which is hollow. A small protrusion extends from the tail end of the figure and is broken off at the end. It is likely that the missing portion would have contained a rivet hole. The surface of the object retains traces of gilding.
It measures 22.6mm long, by 10.6mm wide and 12.8mm high. The weight is 4.39g. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1200
1300 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Julian Watters | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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