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Description: | Copper alloy vessel mount of uncertain date, possibly RomanThe mount is of looped form, probably representing the inner part of a hinge (with an overall length of 41.9mm and a weight of 13.6g). The attachment plate is of elongated lozenge form (with a length of 35.3mm, a width of 14.7mm and a thickness of 2.5mm - 3.7mm), which is slightly wedged, thinnest opposite the hinge. The mount was attached to the vessel by a single iron rivet, which is partially preserved (giving a surviving depth of 6.3mm). The opposite face has carefully bevelled edges and the iron rivet does not appear to penetrate. The surface has file striations from finishing but no applied decoration. The hinge lug is P-shaped (with an overall depth of 17.5mm, and a thickness of 5.3mm). The central perforation (with a diameter of 3.5mm) has remnant traces of adhering iron corrosion suggesting the use of an iron axis bar. There is the suggestion of a worn circular mark left by the corresponding exterior lugs. The surface has a dark-brown patina.The mount is difficult to confidently identify and date but is similar to Roman period mounts from the lids of jugs.
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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