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Description: | A cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a mount, possibly a scabbard chape. It consists of a strip convex metal, tapering towards one end. The edges are scalloped and bevelled; the upper surface is otherwise smooth and undecorated. There are no indications of fastening points on the underside which is hollow. The artefact appears to be a section from a larger item as both ends show signs of being broken. It has a dark brown patina. It is 72.6mm long, 29.1mm wide and 5.6mm thick. It weighs 30.2gm. The precise use and function of this object remains unknown.Though much smaller, CORN-B44624 has a similar shape and dates from the 17th century. Scabbard fittings which are of a similar large size include NLM-64A876 and SUSS-7B57A8 though they are both thinner. It has also bee suggested that this could relate to heavy horses and be of modern 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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