Record ID: SOMDOR-AF3CC7
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy 'staff terminal'. It is an open work circular prism with an interlace design on both faces and criss-cross around the sides. Around the edge of both faces are sub-circular projections (like rivet heads). At one edge is a projecting rectangular sectioned opening with a thick rim and a triangular attachment hole in each of the four sides. The interlace is decorated with two parallel incised lines following the line of the design. The form of the opening is decorated with crude criss-cross incised lines. Its dimensions are 54.24mm x 41.10mm x 20.98mm. Weight 83.12g
Created on: Friday 17th September 2004
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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