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Description: | Cast copper alloy casket or chest handle dating to the medieval period. The object is an angular Z-shape in plan. One end of the object terminates in a break, while the other end has a zoomorphic terminal. The main body of the handle is hexagonal in cross-section however the broken terminal is oval in cross-section. At the centre of the handle is a bi-conical moulding which is flanked at either side by a moulded collar. Between the central moulding and the incomplete end, the sides are decorated with small diagonal grooves. Below these grooves the base is decorated with three deep possible grooves; however the decoration is unclear due to wear.The zoomorphic terminal comprises of a moulded 3-dimensional animal head with flattened snout. Slight grooves to either side may represent the ears, there is a continuous groove around the wider part of the head, the snout has a sideways V groove to either side which may represent the mouth. The top angle of the handle is decorated with a projecting moulded acorn knop.Attached to the circular sectioned shank joining the zoomorphic terminal with the handle is a separate copper alloy loop. The loop is D-shaped in cross-section with an expanded transverse collar and a circular sectioned shaft. File marks can be seen on the sides of the loop.The object is in good condition and has been tinned. It has a smooth dark grey patina. Similar examples which can be found on the database are WMID-A0E743 and LVPL-F9F8A4. A similar example is no.532, Read, (1995).
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