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Description: | Cast copper alloy sexfoil mount of medieval date (c.1300 - 1500AD). The mount has a domed centre with a rectangular hole through it (6.1mm x 3.5mm) for a separate rivet, now lost. The six lobed petals are raised and arranged in a regular 'Star of David' pattern. Each petal has a rounded knop like tip and curved sides. Originally the dome would have been higher but it has been lowered by crushing in the burial environment. The petals are faceted and regular in profile. The rear of the mount is plain and un-decorated. The mount has a mid green polished patina. There is little abrasion although the mount is a little asymmetrical. Egan and Pritchard (1993) illustrate a range of flower mounts made of copper alloy sheet, p.186-194. They are highly variable with 5 to 13 petals. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular until the late 15th century.The mount measures 35.5mm in length, 31.9mm in width, and is a maximum of 4.4mm thick. It weighs 5.04 grams
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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