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Description: | A cast, lead alloy medieval button (probably), dating from 1400-1550. The upper surface is slightly domed and is decorated with a pattern of raised lines. In the centre is a plain cross within a circle. Outside the circle are curved lines in relief which form a pattern of six outward pointing triangles with concave sides. There are also four unevenly spaced radiating lines which interrupt the triangle pattern. The outer rim of the button is slightly raised. The reverse of the button is flat and carries a casting seam and a probable unfinished fastening loop. The loop is large and blob like. There is no evidence of piercing or trimming, perhaps suggesting that the button remained unfinished. It is 26.6mm in diameter and 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 19.2gm. Compare LEIC-81D4D4 and GLO-B8BD83.
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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