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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy mount dating to the 12th century. The mount is flat and tongue-shaped with two bent over integral rivets on the reverse. The front surface is decorated with a zoomorphic pattern depicting two beasts in profile, facing each other creating a symmetrical design. Each beast has its mouth open with a long tongue projecting and the bodies are serpent like with curling tails. There is a thick layer of gilding remaining on the front and side surfaces. There is some damage to the right side and patches of gilding have been abraded. Dimensions: length: 20.86mm; width: 14.35mm; thickness: 2.60mm; weight: 2.58g.Identification by Dr Kevin Leahy, PAS Finds Advisor for Early Medieval artefacts.
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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