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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a mount, of Medieval date. It comprises a sub-rectangular plate that is flat, has flaring corners and has the remains of an incomplete terminal at the middle of one long side. The back face is flat and undecorated, with no evidence of any kind of attachment, while the front face has stamped and incised decoration. This comprises three transverse bands of stamped six-petalled floral or rosette motifs, each band containing five rosettes. The bands of rosettes are separated by single transverse bands of rocker decoration contained within double grooves that are slightly zig-zag in form. All of the decoration is within an outer single grooved border that is also slightly zig-zag in form. Traces of a relatively thick gilding are visible on the front face. The entire object measures 39.45mm in width, 28.43mm in length, 1.42mm in thickness and 8.39g in weight.The precise function of this object is uncertain. The incomplete possible attachment at the centre of the one long side (base?) might indicate it was originally suspended or attached to a larger object, perhaps as a decorative mount, pendant or similar item. Its decorative elements are indicative of a Medieval date, perhaps in the 13th or 14th centuries AD if not a little earlier or later.
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