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Description: | A cast copper alloy fitting of unknown function and date - most probably dating from later medieval to the early modern period (c. 1400 - 1800). The artefact is irregular in plan being vaguely shaped like a four pointed star in and being irregular in cross section. At the centre of the upper face is the remains of a large central domed boss. The top of this boss is decorated with a centrally positioned pellet within circle (ring and dot). The outer edge of the boss could also be decorated with very small incised pellets. All four arms of the cross are broken. The reverse face is flat and undecorated = there are small areas of iron staining and corrosion present on the reverse - none of these seem to be practical fittings that have decayed. The metal is a mid - dark greenish brown colour. A direct parallel has not been found. The date is based on the style of construction and surface patina - a later date (17th 18th century) is preferred.The fitting measures 20.8mm length, 18.0mm width 4.9mm thick across the boss, and 2.4mm thick across the plate. The boss has a diameter of 8.2mm and the whole artefact weighs 2.66 grams.
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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