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Description: | Cast lead mount in the form of a dolphin of uncertain date. The object is S-shaped in plan and oval in cross-section. The object consists of a bulbous oval sectioned noise below which is a wide open mouth. The mouth has been damaged possibly where the dolphin attached to another object such as with NMS-E185A6. On each side of the head are circular annulet-style eyes. The back of the fish arches upwards and a moulded serrated fin runs along the arch. Each side of the object is decorated with semi-circular incisions which represent fish-scales. The tail is bent backwards and terminates in an anchor-shaped terminal. At the bend of the fin is a projecting irregular knop possibly for attachment. A similar example on the database is NMS-23D975. The object is very worn and in poor condition. It has a mid white patina and displays both modern and ancient damage.
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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