Record ID: LEIC-EC98E4
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy mount, 44mm long and 34mm wide. The object is in fair condition with a green patina and weighs 27.75grams. It consists of a short circular shaft C. 20mm long and 15mm in diameter. Above this is an area of openwork decoration which is reminiscent of a mace head. It is formed of squares which are decorated with cut out greek crosses. Originally there would be five of these squares, one is now missing, each one is aligned so that it rests one of its points on the edge of the shaft. With the fifth placed on the top of the object, joining the others together. The gaps…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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