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Description: | Early Medieval cruciform brooch foot of Aberg's Group II The copper alloy fragment is terminated at the bow which is marked by two incised, transverse, lines. Below the bow are further transverse, incised lines and faceted edges. The junction between this part of the brooch and the zoomorphic terminal bears a transverse, semi circular moulding with incised, circumferencial lines. The animal head is strongly defined with protruding eyes and large, semi-circular nostrils. A double row of small, triangular stamp impressions run down the length of the head. The underside of the brooch is hollowed and bears the remains of the catch-plate. Length 41.7mm, Width 11.8mm, Height 11.0mm, Mass 9.23g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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