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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount depicting the head of a lion, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).The mount is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. The reverse is concave / dished. The front depicts the head of a lion, with a prominent nose centrally, two eyes above and a curly mane surrounding. The reverse is plain and undecorated. No attachment shank is present, just a circular scar to indicate that it would have been present.The mount measures 23.04 mm in length, 18.21 mm wide and 8.18 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 g.The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.Lion headed mounts were common during both the Roman and Post Medieval periods. Mounts of Roman dating tend to be more conical in shape, and hollow unlike the Post Medieval examples which tend to be flatter on the reverse. It is more probable that this mount is of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800), but no direct parallels have been found at the time of recording to confirm this dating.
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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