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MOUNT
Unique ID: KENT-9D91F5
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Gilded mount. The object comprises a sub-rectangular plate with a projecting narrow section; the latter terminates in a zoomorphic head. Six dome-headed copper alloy rivets project from the front. The copper alloy has a rust red patina in places.
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1050
Date to: Circa AD 1150
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 65.33 mm
Width: 19.3 mm
Thickness: 8.87 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th November 2006
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Maidstone (District)
Parish or ward: Barming (Civil Parish)
References cited
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