Record ID: DOR-03BFB7
Object type: WEAPON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable component, possibly from weaponry. A cast copper alloy angular bar with two attachment holes and several rebates. Several faces are decorated with engraved patterns of zig-zag bands and hatching. What appears to be the main face along a narrow edge, is decorated with a blackletter inscription (of unknown meaning) with hatching between the letters. (The inscription probably reads E preue--:) The function of this object is uncertain, but it is well made and decorated suggesting it is from an item of some value and importance. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval - late 15…
Created on: Wednesday 28th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
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