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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy hinged mount or possible hinge, of possible Early Medieval dating (11th to 12th Centuries AD)The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, and profile. It consists of circular hinge fitting at one side and a flat decorated panel which would have been attached to the book. The decoration consists of an interlaced openwork zoomorphic design. The decoration is similar to the fine, openwork interlace that occurs on Anglo-Scandinavian Urnes style objects, although the head is not consistent with that type. The back is plain and undecorated. A circular sectioned attachment spike still remains on the reverse.It measures 33.29 mm in length, 22.04 mm wide and 7.62 mm thick. It weighs 16.9 grams.The book fitting is a mid brown to green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of the original surface detail.
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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