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Description: | A cast copper alloy object, probably a hooked tag of possible Early-Medieval date. It comprises an openwork plate that in form is approximately an inverted triangle. At the top are projecting lobes on each corner that are circular in form with central circular perforations. The plate beneath has three further circular perforations arranged in a triangle. Below the central circle is a further triangular perforation where the body of the plate tapers towards the hook end. Projecting from either side of the plate at the base of the triangular perforations are single curved or hooked lobes, beneath which the plate swells to a globular moulded collar where the plate and hook join. This collar has two small circular punched dots to either side and appears slightly anthropomorphic. From the base of the collar extends the integral hook, which is triangular in form and tapers to a point, which was originally curved but has since been straightened out probably as a result of post-depositional damage. The front face of the object is decorated with numerous punched dots that cover the surface. It measures 40mm in length and 18mm in width.No close parallel has yet been identified for this unusual hooked tag. With the tag inverted so that the hook faces upwards it appears to take on an almost anthropomorphic form and perhaps is intended to represent a standing figure. In terms of decoration and style, it appears closer to continental metalwork and it is plausible that this is an imported object of Anglo-Scandinavian origin or even with Danish links and therefore dating to the later Early-Medieval period. However, a close parallel will need to be identified to fully substantiate this suggestion.
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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