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Description: | A copper alloy fragment of a larger object, perhaps a mount. The fragment is rectangular but only the left edge seems to be original. The front is decorated with possible Roman numerals in relief, on a ground of possible decayed enamel or white paste. The surviving area is divided into two squares. The top one contains an 'X' and the lower one perhaps 'IV'. The style of the X suggests a medieval date. There is no evidence of attachment on the surviving plaque. On the reverse are small areas of reflective silver/grey coloured material, perhaps tinning or solder. The object is a flat rectangle in section. It is slightly curved along its length, with the decoration on the concave side. It is unclear whether this is intentional or post depositional damage. It is not known of what object this element was a part. Apart from a mount, perhaps for a book or strap, another possible function is as a finger ring.
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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