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Description: | A small fragment from a decorative chip carved cast copper alloy mount of later early medieval date (900-1100 AD). The fragment is an irregular sub-rectangular shape in plan and is rectangular in cross section. Three original edges are extant; the fourth is an irregular abraded old break with similar patination to the rest of the artefact. This could suggest damage pre-deposition. The two long edges are relatively straight and parallel to one another. The upper edge has a regular scalloped edge. The upper surface is decorated with a chip carved design comprising; a central sub-rectangular (diamond shaped) lozenge which is encircles with a heavy border. This is flanked by four chip carved C shaped scrolls. The fragment is a mid brown green colour with a thick unabraded patina that covers all surfaces. A direct parallel has not been found due the fragmentary nature of the piece, a general late early medieval date 10th -11th century is suggested based on style and decoration. The use of C shaped scrolls is common on Hiberno-Norse metalwork but it is impossible to attribute such a small fragment with any accuracy.The fragmentary mount measures 16.6mm length, 17.9mm width is 4.0mm thick and weighs 5.08 grams.
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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