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Description: | A complete copper alloy knife end cap of post-medieval date. The object is sub rectangular in form with an ovate section at the base which opens out to form two outward facing zoomorphic heads. It is not clear what animal is represented though it is likely to be canine in origin having an elongated curved snout and prominent brow. The eyes are formed by circular recesses to either side of the head. The base bears a rectangular slot into which the tang of the blade would have fitted.The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and is worn. The object is 13.9mm long, 15.1mm wide, 7.7mm thick and weighs 6.1g.
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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