Rights Holder: Suffolk County Council
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Unique ID: SF-8B2EA5
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Published
Object Date: Early medieval Description: Mount Axe-shaped mount with remains of ?enamel decoration. A cross-shaped motif in the centre has split ends on the left and right, which develop into four curling spirals. The design is executed in relief and the background is filled with remains of ?enamel, which now appear white. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the metal fitting identified the metal as high-tin bronze, with no detectable precious metal. Dimensions: W 16mm max., L. 15mm max. Th. 1mm; Weight 1.9g Note: This find does not qualify as Treasure under the Treasure Act of 1996.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure case tracking number: 2008T571
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Length: 16 mm
Width: 15 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
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Treasure case number: 2008T571
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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