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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper-alloy cross-end enamelled in the Limoges tradition. Medieval, c. 13th century.This object is flat and trefoil in form. The design at the front is in low relief forming cells for enamel. At the centre and within the central foil there is an eagle with its head left (representing St John, the Apostle). Above the eagle's head there is a pointed oval object forming a cell. Each side foil has a 'D'-shaped cell that contains a sub-lozenge motif forming a further cell containing the remains of red enamel. The foils have a border cell, 4.2mm in width. This cell is partially filled with crazed white enamel. The rear face is plain. A circular perforation is situated at either side of the eagle and there is also a circular perforation at the inner end of the 'D'-shaped cell.This object is corroded and in poor condition. The front has a patchy mid-green patina. At the rear, the patina is lost and it is partially covered with bright green copper-alloy corrosion products.53.5 x 51.0 x 1.4mm. Weight: 18.63g.For reference, a crucifix mount has been recorded from Bishops Waltham Parish, Hampshire. See, Portable Antiquities Scheme find: HAMP-A33213.
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