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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy mount of Medieval date.The mount consists of a strip of copper-alloy with a pattern of ridges in its upper surface. The widest point of the mount is at its centre; from here it extends horizontally in both directions, to the points where it is broken. On each side of the mount are four surviving double chevrons, each line taking the form of a narrow ridge picked out with a black substance, which is also visible on the back of the mount. At the centre is a pair of transverse ridges with a double arc at each end. The object is heavily corroded. It measures 47.2mm long, 14.9mm wide and 1.8mm thick. The weight is 5.7g.This piece forms part of an interesting group of Medieval metalwork, including a close parallel, BH-9F8344. It is suggested that this may be a casket/box mount; however, as the group also contained several pieces of horse furniture, it may be harness related. For a full list of associated artefacts, see 'Related finds' list.
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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