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Description: | A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic terminal collar from a right-angled drop handle of medieval date. Within the collar is a rivet, at the terminal end, and the stub of the handle itself at the other. This latter has a shaft of circular cross-section, the break old and now rounded. The collar is in the form of a beast's head, probably that of a dog (13.7 by 9.0 by 12.3mm). The forward facing head has a gaping mouth and lines delineating the eyes and eyebrows, behind which incised ears on each side. The 'neck' is (hollow) oval in cross-section. This recess narrows towards the animal's muzzle. The terminal is held in place by a central rivet, as mentioned. A similar handle can be found illustrated in Egan (1998, 175; ref. 487). The piece has corroded and is slightly pitted with a uniform deep grey-green surviving patina. There appear to be decayed elements of leather or fabric at the junction of handle and collar.
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