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Description: | A complete copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD).The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave).The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown is trifoliate in style, with a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes are shown by two horizontal incised lines, on either side of a triangular raised nose. The mouth is situated below and slightly to the right hand side of the nose, formed from another horizontal incised line.The back of the mount consists of a sub oval recessed concave central area. The crown area was cast integrally but at a different level from the rest of the mount. A separate copper alloy circular sectioned rivet has been placed through the crown, to secure the mount onto the strap fitting.The mount is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a slight loss of detail to the original surface.It measures 15.8 mm in length, and 9.7 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams.Several similar 'king's head / crowned head studs are illustrated on the PAS database (cf: LVPL-FF0583; LIN-BF58C6 and HESH-851BC3. From the broad style a later medieval 13th - early 15th centuries is suggested. The style of the decoration would suggest that it this mount is most likely from a personal item, such as a stud from a leather belt, rather than a harness; it is possible that these may be related to the kings head clasps which are also dated to this period (cf: ESS-6E39D5).
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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