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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy bar mount or strap fitting, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600).Around 90% of the mount is present, with the attachment spikes being incomplete. The front of the mount consists of a central oval device with a trifoliate or debased lys (lis) knop above and below. A groove separates the knops from the central section. Each knop has a central leaf or pellet, with a smaller one to either side. Diagonal grooves on each add foliate detail. No other decoration is present on the front. The reverse is undecorated. The base of two rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes are present. They have been positioned at the base of each knop.It measures 29.8 mm in length, 17.7 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 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 detail.
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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