MOUNT

Unique ID: HAMP-0B8CA9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

The function of this type of object is unclear although it appears to be some sort of strap fitting or decorative mount from a curved object, possibly from the edge of a bucket, tankard or vessel. For a similar example of the PAS database see SWYOR-1B7422, of which is written: A parallel is shown in Parfitt, K. (1995)' Iron Age burials from Mill Hill, Deal' London: British Museum Press and is identified as a Shield Clip. However, Jody Joy (British Museum) agrees that these objects could also be mounts from other objects with rounded edges, particularly mirrors or vessels, and especially tankards. Adam Gwilt of the National Museum of Wales has commented that some are decorated in the 'Celtic' La Tene style and suggests a date between the 1st century BC to the end of the 1st century AD, probably AD 20 - 80 (ie LIA and Roman Campaigning/Conquest period and soon after). He suggests that they are tankard mount and cites Corcoran, J.X.W.P. (1952) 'Tankards and Tankard Handles of the British Early Iron Age', Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 18, 85-102.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Class: Tankard

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 300 BC
Date to: Circa AD 100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.5 mm
Width: 16.5 mm
Thickness: 6.4 mm
Weight: 2.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd December 2014 - Tuesday 3rd March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Museums Entry Form 4247

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Uncertain