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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating to the 14th century AD. Remains of one rivet is in situ. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body from which two sub-circular terminal lobes extend.The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accomodate copper alloy rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap.The terminal lobes are of differing lengths. All three lobes are hemispherical in section and concave on the underside.The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with incised cross-hatched lines. This artefact has a dark green patina. Dimensions are 16.08mm long, 9.07mm wide at the central lobe. The smaller lobes are 5.45mm at the widest point. The artefact is 3.21mm thick and weighs 1.05g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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