Record ID: IOW-C09097
Object type: LUG (HANDLE)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval zoomorphic copper-alloy lug (handle) mount or finial, perhaps from a vessel, casket or staff (c. 1650-c.1800). This object consists of a solid, moulded seated dog/hound, possibly in the form of a talbot and is integral with a mainly flat rectangular base (13.0mm x 8.9mm x 2.2mm). The dog is squatting/sitting on its haunches/hind legs. The forward facing head is sub-oval in form. It has sub-circular ears, a straight mouth and the eyes are just apparent. The neck is oval in cross-section and measures 8.0mm x 5.2mm. The body is slender and has a straight ba…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Saturday 29th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.