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Description: | A medieval (c.1100-1200) copper alloy probable component of a swivel strap-fitting, comprising a hollow hemisphere decorated with four panels of openwork decoration around a central hole at the apex (7.6mm in diameter). Each panel is semi-circular in shape and defined by a deep groove. Four holes inside this follow the line of the curve and are divided into two pairs by a central raised element triangular in three instances and larger and rectangular in the fourth. A further groove runs around the open edge of the object, giving each panel a base line. The area between the segments forms an equal-armed cross and along two of the arms (between semi-cirlces) there is a vertical groove.The central hole is set slightly off-centre. To the reverse are traces of a white substance, possibly lead, which might suggest this is from a lead weight. The patina of the copper alloy is mid-green in colour, shiny and mostly smooth. There are traces of dark grey/ brown residue along the grooves in particular, suggesting a possible inlay now lost.The object measures 29.7mm in diameter, stands 8.5mm in height, is max.2.2mm thick and weighs 9.85g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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