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Description: | An undated copper-alloy artefact, probably dating from the early-medieval period and representing a mount.The piece takes the form of a rectangular plate, its upper surface bearing an engraved design within a rectangular border. The decoration is difficult to interpret but would appear to be a devolved zoomorphic design depicting an animal seated left, its head projecting at the top left-hand corner of the panel and facing back towards the tail end. A single incuse pellet eye is located at the centre of this head, and a pointed ear projects backwards from the left-hand end. A tail appears to curve upwards from the bottom right-hand corner of the panel, terminating a short distance from the head. The remainder of the body details are difficult to discern. The reverse of the piece displays three possible attachment points for further elements, surrounded by possible solder and iron corrosion.Length: 16.2mm; width: 16.1mm; thickness: 2.2mm. Weight: 2.3g.Similar designs, probably derived from the zoomorphic 'Trewhiddle' style of ornamentation, are commonly seen on strap-ends of the late 8th to 10th centuries: see, for example, PAS record BH-20FA85. A similar date is suggested for this piece.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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