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Description: | A cast copper alloy artefact, probably a dagger guard, probably dating from the Medieval or post medieval period. It consists of a thick casting which is quatrefoil shaped in section and tubular, but twisted, so the grooves between the lobes twist along the length of the tube, in a spiral. The tube is 25.7mm long and seems to be complete. The hole through the centre is small and rectangular at one end, but flares to a large rounded aperture at the other end. This opening is particularly worn on one side. If the worn side is at 12 o'clock, from the three o'clock position projects a curved bar, from the end of the tube with a narrower opening. The bar curves towards the wider end of the tube. It is sub rounded in section and has a rounded end. It is not clear if this is the original end or not. There is a shallow cross incised into the end of the bar. There are two slight depressions on the face of the bar nearest the end of the tube with the smaller hole, as if the bar has been pinched. The outside of the tube is decorated with a faint lozenge pattern made from thin lines in relief. The pattern is visible in the grooves between the lobes, and on the apex of each lobe which is concave. The artefact has a light green patina and is quite worn, making it difficult to know whether it is complete. It is 51.2mm long, 29.4mm wide and 25.6mm thick. It weighs 109.84gm. The rectangular hole suggests use on a tanged blade, but only having one projecting arm is odd. There does not appear to be evidence of a matching one on the other side, but it is possible that the break is just very worn. The wear on the wider opening of the hole is also unusual. The style and patina suggest a late medieval or Early post medieval date.
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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