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Description: | A ?complete copper alloy mount or fitting of possible medieval date. It consists of a narrow rectangular section with a collar at the outer end ajoining a shorter oval section that culminates in a small knop at its outer end. At the point where the two sections join is an open loop on either side. Together with the oval section these form the impression of a fleur de lis. In the centre of the oval section is a small in situ attachment rivet. It is not clear whether the straight outer end of the rectangular section is a break or not, but it does not appear to be so.Although the object is similar to Roman amphora shaped mounts, apects of its form and the placement of the rivet are quite different from these and most other Roman fittings. Rather it may be an unusual medieval box or casket mount like those illustrated by Griffiths et al. (2007, 169, pl.31, nos.2088-99) from Meols and Egan (1998, 70-3, figs.48-50) from excavations in London, many of which have fleur de lis terminals with rivets through the centre.Length: 30.32mm, width: 9.96mm, thickness: 2.43mm, weight: 2.44g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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