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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly an Iron Age involuted ringheaded or swan's neck pin, or perhaps a post-medieval jews harp. The object has a lozenge-shaped cross-section (characteristic of a jews harp, hence the possible identification as such). In shape the object has an angular semi-circle in shape from which an arm extends straight downwards, tapering to a blunt point 2.6mm in diameter. The break occurs at the other end of the semi-circle which exhibits iron staining/ corrosion, and a recent break in the metal which is a very shiny yellow in colour. There are several large holes or pits in the semi-circular part, including one which pierces the metal entirely: these are very unusual for an object of this kind and may have served an unknown purpose. While the hole which pierces the object completely (2.5mm diameter) appears an intentional hole, the others appear accidental and may represent a problem in the casting process.Where the vertical section extends there is a clear, intentional bend. The object is worn and corroded with a mostly dark green patina.The object is 69.5mm long, of which the head is c.33mm long and the arm c.36.5mm. It is 22.2mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 8.2mm. It weighs 14.96g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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