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Description: | Cast copper alloy pin dating to the Early Medieval period, (400-1066AD). The object has a polyhedral head below which is a circular transverse collar. The shaft is oval in cross-section and terminates in a modern break. The head is decorated with a large ring-and-dot on the centre of each face. Above and below which are two more ring-and-dot decorations on the side facets of the head. The top of the head is lozenge shaped. Traces of gilding can be seen on the head of the pin. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition.
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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