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Description: | A corroded fragment from a cast copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date. The fragment consists of a curved rod, the frame of circular cross-section, to which two separately moulded mounts have been attached. The first applied shape is of a six-petalled flower (sexfoil), with recesses defining the petals. The other is lozengiform with an incised border within which an incised lozenge with a saltire connecting the centre of each of its sides. There is a gap of 7.4mm between the applied elements. The fragment has corroded to a variable mid-green colour.
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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