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Description: | A cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable Medieval date.This object is sub-circular in cross-section at the top and circular in cross-section at the bottom. One side, at the top, has moulded decoration in the form of a human face looking forward. It has a domed forehead, the eyebrows and nose form a 'T'-shape, the eyes are in the form of annulets and the mouth is horizontal. At each side of the head there is a small projection. These may represent ears. At each corner, at the top, there is a small pointed projection - one is bent backwards and the other is bent forwards. These features seem to be complete and may represent horns. Alternatively, if they are broken and abraded, they may be part of a loop or handle. Level with the mouth there is a transverse circular hole which passes through the object. This has a diameter of 2.6mm. At the bottom there is a circular depression which has a diameter of 2.6mm and a depth of 7.0mm.This object has a shiny mid-green patina overall.27.4 x 11.9 8.6mm. Weight: 7.25g.It is possible that this object formed part of a wooden tap.
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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