Record ID: LIN-598661
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a sheet copper alloy plate, probably once covering a knife handle. The plate is sub-rectangular in plan and has a pointed terminal. The plate tapers from the terminal towards the break. Decorating the perimeter of the plate is a pair of incised lines. These enclose an elaborately incised hunting scene, comprising on the right a male figure, and on the left what appears to be the hind legs and tails of what several hounds. The figure on the right is show from the waist upwards, as seen from the front, but slightly turned to the right. He wears a hook and a cloak. His rig…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby', grid reference and parish protected.