2010-10-25 10:57:24 Kate Sumnall ksumnall 2010-11-05 12:56:00 Kate Sumnall ksumnall LON-554844 Mount An Early Medieval copper alloy enamelled hanging bowl mount (escutcheon) dating to the 7th century. This mount has a tear-dropped shape plate with a hook projecting from the rounded end and crescent-shaped projections (fish-tail in appearance) from the pointed end and from each side. The lower crescent projection is slightly larger than the sides. The reverse is slightly roughened. The front surface is decorated with a symmetrical interlace and fret pattern against an enamelled background. The copper alloy has an even pale green patina. Dimensions: length: 48.32mm; width: 34.02m; thickness: 2.38mm; weight: 11.65g. Similar examples are recorded from Whitby, Seagry (Wiltshire) and Lincoln. Identification by Helen Geake and Kevin Leahy, PAS Finds Advisors for Early Medieval artefacts. An Early Medieval copper alloy enamelled hanging bowl mount (escutcheon) dating to the 7th century. This mount has a tear-dropped shape plate with a hook projecting from the rounded end and crescent-shaped projections (fish-tail in appearance) from the pointed end and from each side. The lower ... Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Early EARLY MEDIEVAL Early 600 700 34.02 48.32 2.38 Interlace Fair Complete 2010-10-25 10:57:24 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE WYCOMBE POINT( ) From Finder SU78NE SU7886 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 LON Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.