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Description: | An incomplete gilded copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800).The artefact is irregular in shape. It consists of a flat rectangular bar, with incomplete circular holes at either end. In the centre of the bar, a rectangular neck extends up into an irregular scallop or pelta shaped terminal. All sides apart from the base have been gilded.It measures 59.1 mm in length, 5.4 mm wide and 25.6 mm thick. The circular holes have an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It weighs 9.7 g.The artefact is mid yellow to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.No direct parallel to this artefact has been found at the time of recording. It does bear some similarity to dagger or sword guards of Post Medieval dating (such as WMID-2DD046 and WMID-C32481) but the neck of the pelta or scallop terminal and the incomplete circular holes are inconsistent with that identification.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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