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Description: | A fragment of cast metalwork from the Early Medieval period, probably dating from the 6th century. The fragment is sub-square. Three of the edges are broken; the complete one is dark brown but the broken edges are white. The front is decorated with chip carved triple strand interlace with a plain border on the complete edge. The back of the fragment is not gilded. It has a dark patina round the edge, but a much lighter white and green colouration in the centre. This, and the white broken edges, may suggest that the fragment was soldered onto or mounted in a larger object. Early Medieval lead weights often have a coin or fragment of decorated metalwork set into them, and it is possible that this fragment has become detached from a similar weight. The fragment is too small for certain identification. Compare SWYOR-F21F81.
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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