Record ID: LON-554844
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy enamelled hanging bowl mount (escutcheon) dating to the 7th century. This mount has a tear-dropped shape plate with a hook projecting from the rounded end and crescent-shaped projections (fish-tail in appearance) from the pointed end and from each side. The lower crescent projection is slightly larger than the sides. The reverse is slightly roughened. The front surface is decorated with a symmetrical interlace and fret pattern against an enamelled background. The copper alloy has an even pale green patina. Dimensions: length: 48.32mm; width: 34.02…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Henley', grid reference and parish protected.