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Description: | An iron and copper-alloy artefact of uncertain date and function. The form of this piece suggests that it may be an end-cap/pommel from a knife or dagger. It is likely to date from the Roman to Medieval periods.The central element takes the form of a sub-rectangular iron plate with rounded ends. Located central to one surface is an attached mount, probably of copper-alloy and possibly in the form of a flower head. This mount has four lobes around a smaller central lobe and there is a raised rim around the perimeter. Perforating each end of the plate is an iron rivet. Adhering to both the upper and lower surfaces of the object are possible traces of mineralised wood or leather. The piece measures 28.8mm long, 9.8mm wide and 10.8mm thick. The weight is 6.17g.
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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