Record ID: DOR-14E3B2
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy escutcheon from a hanging bowl. The escutcheon has a tear-drop shaped body shape with an integral hook projecting from the wider end. The hook is curved and in combination with the shape of the body results in the whole resembling a long-necked bird. There is even a suggestion of zoomorphic decoration at the hook's terminal in the form of an eye and beak-like projection. The body of the escutcheon is gently curved in profile. The front of the body is decorated with a moulded and interlaced double strand motif with traces of discoloured enamel around it. Several…
Created on: Monday 17th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.