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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a mount or chape of uncertain date. It is triangular in form, slightly bent due to post-depositional damage, with a concave back face and flattened, flaring edges. One edge has the remains of two integrally cast flattened projections, one of which is triangular the other rectangular and missing its tip due to old breaks. A similar, single triangular projection is present on the opposite edge, while the lower(?) edge is folded backwards to an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The front face of the plate has moulded and enamelled decoration. This comprises a raised triangular border within which are 10 ribs that radiate from the centre of the plate and create a series of recessed triangular fields. Five of these triangular fields retain traces of enamelling, seemingly alternating red and white(?), although this is slightly uncertain due to the preservation of the object. It measures 33.15mm in length (partially bent), 37.59mm in width, 3.29mm in thickness, and 8.03g in weight.The precise function of this object remains uncertain. The folded lower(?) edge, combined with the projections to each side, perhaps indicate it served as a decorative mount, potentially on a scabbard or similar item. The form and decorative elements suggest a probable Medieval date for the object, however until such time as a close parallel is identified an earlier or later date range cannot be ruled out.
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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