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Description: | A fragment of decorated cheekpiece from a bridle, decorated in Ringerike style and dating to the 11th century. It consists of a flat strip of metal, one side of which is slightly curved, the other side having three short, flat facets separated by small, pointed projections. It is decorated with a broad, raised line which first follows the design of the faceted edge and then curls under itself. Below is a further raised line, shorter and narrower, which follows the inner, curved edge. David Williams describes the decoration as an animal head facing right with scroll-ended tendril flowing back from nose. Prominent ear with tendril flowing behind - both in profile. The fragment has a light red brown patina. It is 19.6mm long, 13.3mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.74g.
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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