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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. One end appears to be original, the other is damaged and has probably been broken off. Located close to the centre of the wider face is an openwork quatrefoil. Within the narrower face are two damaged rivet holes. The upper surface retains traces of gilding. The object is badly damaged. It measures 57.7mm long, 14.6mm wide and 7.7mm thick. The weight is 8.88g.This piece forms part of an interesting and closely defined group of Medieval metalwork, including two direct parallels, BH-9FE695 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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