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Description: | Zoomorphic terminal fragment of an Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy cruciform brooch dating to the sixth century. In cross-section the fragment is arched and broken along a horizontal axis. Towards the upper break the foot has a series of transverse ribs. the sides widen slightly and a large pellet sits on top indicating the eyes. the sides then taper inwards slightly to suggest a snout. There is probably a break at the tip of the snout and the current egde is not the original edge. However, the breaks are ancient and very smooth and rounded, making this unclear. At the reverse, behind the upper ribbed area, is a vertical ridge 10mm long, which is the remains of the catchplate. The object has an even dark brown patina.
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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