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Description: | Cast copper alloy mount dating to the Early-Medieval period. The object is 'tongue' shaped in plan with a sub-rectangular plate which curves and narrows into a rectangular sectioned projection with a sub-triangular terminal. The object is decorated with a moulded beaded boarder within which is a plate decorated with worn interlace. At the point of the object and at each side of the rectangular end is a single copper alloy rivet for attachment. The reverse of the object is undecorated and is recessed. It has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is complete.The function of the object is unknown, it's style and decoration dates it to the Early Medieval period. A parallel for this object is currently unknown.
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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