Record ID: SWYOR-61B8E2
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable Early Medieval hanging bowl escutcheon of unusual form. The object is a pointed oval plate of metal, one side of which continues as if to form a circular frame, with the oval against the edge, but the frame only survives for a few millimetres. The frame edge is triangular in section, bevelled on the inside edge. The oval plate is thinner than the frame, recessed on the reverse. The edge of the plate appears to be complete. Projecting from the frame in the centre of the side of the oval is a sub-square sectioned bar which bends backwards and slightly to the side…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7F2A01
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval cast copper alloy applique for a hanging bowl with red enamel inlay and possibly devolved zoomorphic decoration, probably of 7th century date. The applique is almost flat with the ends bent back slighty, possibly from damage or to fit the curve of the bowl. In plan it has two oval expansions flanked by projecting pairs of triangular 'jaws' at each end. One triangular projection is missing from one end with and old, corroded, break. The front is decorated with recessed cells between raised edges creating a simple interlace design in which the curved lines of the animals …
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

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.