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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy artefact which would appear to be a binding strip from the edge of a casket. It is Medieval in date.The artefact has been formed by folding lengthways a strip of copper-alloy, creating a binding of 'L-shaped' section. Located close to the centre of the wider face is an openwork quatrefoil. On the underside, adjacent to this quatrefoil, is an incised star comprising three lines which cross at a central point. The upper surface of the object retains traces of gilding. One end is straight and appears to be original; the opposite end is jagged and has clearly been broken off. A depression at the edge of the narrower face suggests that the binding may have been deliberately prised from its original setting. It measures 69.8mm long, 16.2mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The weight is 11.08g.This piece forms part of an interesting and closely defined group of Medieval metalwork, including two direct parallels, BH-A01665 and BH-A02732. Although it has been suggested that this piece is from a casket, the group did contain several items of horse furniture and it is therefore plausible that these are also horse-related, possibly saddle bindings. For a full list of associated finds, see the '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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