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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval (1100-1500) two-piece swivel, consisting of one half of the complete object. It has an oval frame of circular -sectioned loop terminating in stylistic zoomorphic heads, either side of a concave cylindrical section for attachment. The animal-head mouldings have a prominent rectangular brow ridge and curving snout. The missing second element would have been of similar form with an integral bolt, to fit the attachment holow and allow both objects to 'swivel'.The bowl is 10.82mm wide x 14.48mm long x 6.02mm high x 2.94mm thick, the rim is level with the end of the snakes ' noses and the base is a flattened dome.Overall diameter:4.97mm, weight:6.76gLoop width:3.29mm, thickness:2.98mmBowl width:10.82mm, length:14.48mm, thickness:2.94mm, height:6.02mm
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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