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Description: | Cast copper alloy mount or possible fitting of unknown date or function. The mount is broadly triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. In profile it is curved but this is probably due to movement in the soil. The mount expands irregularly from a relatively narrow edge to a much wider one, unfortunately both ends are broken. The narrowest edge seems to have broken across a punched rivet hole which may suggest that this was originally a belt or book fitting. The front face is decorated with a series of punched designs; these broadly echo the overall shape of the artefact. Two main areas of decoration are highlighted - these consist of an area or border formed from a repeating pattern of four pellets forming an irregular saltire cross. Within the border a much more precise design exists again formed from a series of punched and incised marks. This internal design is indistinct due to the incomplete nature of the artefact. It is possible the design is either geometric or possibly foliate. Small traces of a gilt surface remain - possibly suggesting a medieval date (although this gilding may be a result of burial conditions). The reverse face is plain and undecorated. The artefact has a mid green coloured polished patina which is abraded in places. A direct parallel has not been found. The decoration and possible use of gilt may suggest an early medieval or medieval date (800-1500 AD), and the positioning of a rivet hole could suggest that the function could be assigned to a decorative mount or fitting, possibly for furniture, books or personal adornments (belt fitting)The fragment measures; 39.2mm length, is maximum of 26.7mm wide (minimum 9.4mm) is 0.9mm thick and weighs 4.31 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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