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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of possible later Early-Medieval to Medieval date. Only the outer edge of the object survives intact, the remainder ow missing due to old breaks. It has a curved plate that is oval shaped in section and terminates in old breaks at both ends. At the centre of the outer edge is an integrally cast, projecting terminal that is zoomorphic in form. This comprises a central rectangular bar flanked by two further bars that curve inwards to join the central bar. This creates an M- or E-shaped motif with oval shaped apertures either side of the central bar. Where all three projecting bars meet is a zoomorphic terminal knop. This is in the form of an uncertain creature with oval shaped and sectioned head that has deeply incised grooves on its upper surface and an elongated snout with open mouth and punched dots for eyes. The back face of the entire object is flat and undecorated but has extensive tool marks. It measures 23.72mm in length, 25.07mm in width (at terminal, 6.81mm in width at bar), 2.85mm in thickness, and weighs 4.74g.This is an incomplete fragment from an object of uncertain form. It is possible that it formed part of a strap fitting or strap end of later Early-Medieval date, although the curved form of the bar might indicate it could potentially be the outer edge of an elaborately decorated buckle frame or similar item. A close parallel has not as yet been identified, but the general appearance of hte object, notably its zoomorphic terminal, suggests a later Early-Medieval to early Medieval date, perhaps in the 10th-12th centuries AD if not a little earlier or later.
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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