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Description: | A copper-alloy harness link, dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods.The central element of this link is a forward-facing anthropomorphic mask with elongated facial features and a pair of pointed ears projecting from the top. A semicircular-sectioned bar projects horizontally outwards on either side of this mask, the end of each flaring into a broken loop.Length: 50.8mm; width 18.9mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 15.58g.A close parallel for this harness link is illustrated by David Williams (2007: fig. 6b). Anglo-Scandinavian harness fittings of this group are thought to date from the 11th century.
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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