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Description: | A copper-alloy mount of Medieval date. The mount is anthropomorphic in nature, taking the form of a forward-facing male. The detail is relief-moulded, the back of the mount hollow with a flat rim around the perimeter. The head and facial features are realistically depicted: the eyes are large, sub-oval and shown as slightly open; the brow ridge and nose are pronounced; the ears are large; the mouth is narrow, closed and portrays no expression. On top of the head is a flattened area containing a small rivet hole which appears to have been bored through from the underside. Below the neck are angular shoulders.The arms are held out horizontally and are damaged, with only parts of each upper arm remaining. At the centre of the bare torso is a sub-circular rivet hole. The central part of the body and upper legs are covered by a loose-fitting garment, with moulded folds and a waistband. The legs and feet are held together as if bound. The lower legs are bent upwards, but this appears to be the result of post-depositional damaged rather than an original feature. The surfaces are heavily corroded. The piece measures 51.6mm high, 27.3mm wide and 6.2mm thick. It weighs 10.88g.This piece is likely to be part of a crucifixion scene, originally mounted a cross. It is probably 13th century in date and appears to be a smaller, poorly executed imitation of the more common Limoges pieces, examples of which can be seen on PAS database (see 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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