Record ID: SUR-E6BAEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped post medieval buckle with rounded sides and small knops at either end of the strap bar. A pointed copper alloy pin is retained.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-E5ABE1
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Roman votive axehead. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan. In profile, it is wedge-shaped, with the 'cutting end' being 0.80mm thick at the edge. The opposite (handle) end has a thickness of 3.56mm at the edge and is truncated by a flat, sub-rectangular face featuring an oval depression at its centre. The thicker end also has a transverse circular perforation all the way through, which sits near the top edge rather than centrally. The whole surface is covered by a shiny, compact dark green-grey patina, but features shallow scratches throughout. …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E4ADE6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent fragment of a Roman copper alloy bracelet or armlet, 4mm wide with a flat cross section. The exterior is divided into panels by deeply incised transverse lines, each panel with an oblique line running across it diagonally with a pair of offset notches, one to each side. The angle of the diagonals alternates creating a zig-zag effect. The bracelet appears to have been intentionally cut to respect the edges of the panels at either end and has been bent around, possibly for re-use as a finger ring. There are traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E46953
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper alloy spur hook. The object has a narrow hooked arm to attach to an eye of the spur terminal, with flanking lobes half way down and a lozengiform rear terminal. This is drilled to take a rivet with a domed and teardrop-shaped head acting as an integral rove to attach to the leathers. Circa 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E43F44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman finger ring, comprising a raised oval bezel, 8.2mm long and 3.3mm high, with a deep setting for a now lost stone or intaglio. The bezel rises from the line of the hoop which has a flat cross section and triangular shoulders which are waisted at the junction to the bezel and which taper into the hoop. The shoulders are decorated with transverse ridges. Cf. Guiraud's (1989) Type 3 (later 2nd to later 3rd century AD) or Henig's (2007, 13) Type VIII (3rd century AD).
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E41FBE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, dating to c. 75-175 AD. The wings are cylindrical, open on the underside and have angled end-caps which are drilled to take the spindle on which the spring and pin is mounted. The front of the brooch has a small projecting lug for the spring chord. The bow has a flat cross section and is angled at 90° to the head. The apex of the bow has three square recessed cells retaining traces of red enamel, set within a moulded rectangular panel. Behind this is a small ridged collar to the lower part of…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-E40A23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver long cross farthing of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Farthing uncertain class dating to AD 1327-1377. London Mint
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94F1A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II (AD 317-361), dating to AD 353-355 (Reece period 18). VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath reverse type. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, no. 207.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94638F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-800F04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early Medieval early penny (sceat), Series H (secondary) Type 49: Metcalf 1, Wodan / Peacock, dating to AD 720-745. Obverse: round moustached Woden face centrally with beaded outline surrounded by ten bosses comprising pellets in annulets. Reverse: Crested peacock displaying right with linear body, splayed feet and pellet within ring of pellets below neck. Hamwic (Southampton) Mint. See Abrahamson (2017): p. 185. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-65BD15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6598C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8A3A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 80-200. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced semi circular lugs on the reverse to accommodate an axis bar. Between both pierced lugs sits an intact copper alloy spring of four coils with a semi-circular loop set behind the spring, hanging toward the foot. The coils are covered in iron corrosion suggesting the axis bar may be iron. One coil extends into an incomplete circular-sectioned pin which tapers towards a worn break near the catchp…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D3CD22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval mount or buckle plate, dating to c AD 1400 - 1700. The find is missing a loop or similar for attachment. The mount has a degree of wear and patination, and is decorated but the pattern is unclear. It is rectangular,  with straight attachment edge, rivet hole in each corner, slightly rounded at the outer edge where there is a crescentic break in the centre. The underside is undecorated. Dimensions: 31.8mm in length;  21.1mm in width; 1.6mm thick; 3.92g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-BEEB67
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A piece of copper alloy probable casting waste of unknown date. The object is broadly triangular with a D-shaped section. The upper surface has a bulbous raised area at the top of the 'triangle' which gradually flattens out towards the opposite end. The surface is uneven and pitted while the lower surface is smooth and flat. Dimensions: Length: 58.5mm; width: 59.5mm; thickness: 14.6mm; weight: 135.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-53105A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold Quarter Noble coin of Edward III (1312-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361). Spink 1495
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-3FAB8F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to early post medieval cast copper alloy domed thimble with oval holes spiralling up to the crown and an incised line around the base. There are no maker's marks visible. The thimble has been crushed and has split open.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-19156F
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy spoon of Type 2 Crummy 1983, fig. 73, no. 2014 probably dating to AD 150 - 400. The fragment comprises most, if not all of the handle, with a C-shaped attachment loop between the handle and offset bowl - but the bowl itself is missing. The handle has been distorted into a twisted spiral shape. In cross-section, it goes from rectangular at the bowl attachment to circular at the opposing terminal. The entire fragment is plain and undecorated, and covered in a mottled patina of a medium to dark green colour. The fragment is 42.12mm lo…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED76D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, 50.83mm in length, missing its spring and pin. The head is oval with a protruding lozengiform terminal at the front and single hinge loop underneath. The bow is of triangular cross section divided centrally by a pair of reels with a central button. The lower part of the bow tapers to a moulded foot with a deep triangular catchplate beneath. Circa late 1st to late 2nd century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED32DC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment from a late Roman multiple motif armlet, 33.48mm in length. The fragment is flat in cross section, slightly curved in side profile and decorated on one side with three panels divided by transverse ridges, each containing a different arrangement of dot-in-annulet motifs of various sizes. Circa 3rd-4th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EC8175
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square uniface copper alloy Coin Weight of 6.7g (103.4gr) dating to c 1461-1600. The weight depicts a king with sword and shield standing in a ship with a rose in the centre of the hull and is for a Ryal (rose noble), used from the reigns of Edward IV to Elizabeth I. It was equivalent to 5 Shillings. This weight was possibly struck in the Low Countries. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBF2B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with whip and globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBC858
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus, of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [VRBS ROMA] type with a reverse depicting Romulus and Remus suckling a wolf, with a wreath and two stars above. probably mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VII Treveri 553.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC2F2D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting comprising a bar mount with an (incomplete) hooked terminal. The bar is D-sectioned with moulded ribs, a pierced convex central boss and two rounded terminals, one of which is drilled for a rivet. The hook possibly once held a pendant loop to attach small items or a purse to the belt. Circa 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC0936
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pin from a Medieval annular buckle, 42mm in length. The pin has a sub rectangular cross section with rounded corners. There is a small raised grip at the junction with the loop which likely aided with the operation of the buckle. The articulation loop is complete but has been bent open. Circa late 13th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D9C5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), milled issue of 1672-1679, date unclear. As Spink 3394.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D62AEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object with a round integrally cast suspension loop and an irregular sub cylindrical body with oval cross section and a pronounced rim or lip at the top. The flanking corners of the lower portion has two stumps of iron, probably from a large attachment loop. There are no marks. Possibly a steelyard or trade weight of c. 3oz.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D58FF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS-ROMA reverse type depicting Victory seated left on a throne, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre. Mint of Trier. Cf. Hoxne no. 257; RIC IX 27e and 45b.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D55BBC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 36.5mm in length, with an oval bow, a shank of flattened oval cross-section with a hollow end and a (now incomplete) simple bit with a single cleft. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2FE3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Maximian dating to AD 296-297 (Reece period 15). GENIO PPOPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Trier. As RIC VI Treveri 181b.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2AF57
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tunic button displaying the lightning flash logo of the British Union of Fascists, dating to 1935-1940. The backplate is crushed and retains a wire loop shank with illegible maker's mark around.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C296FD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of post Medieval vessel repair rivets or clips made of folded copper alloy sheet metal, designed to mend a split in the wall of a wooden vessel. Found in the same location. The larger measures 24.7mm by 14.4mm, the smaller measures 22mm by 10.9mm.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C247E7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy early post medieval blunt-hooked clasp of Read's (2008) Class A, Type 10. The clasp has a sub-lozenge shaped plate decorated in moulded relief with a four petalled flower with sepals bordered by two addorsed spirals. There are three small attachment loops, one at the rear end and two flanking the base of the blunt hook at the front end, which has broken. The surface has traces of tinning.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C20AD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy saucer brooch, dating to c. AD.450-550. The front of the brooch is dished, with an angular and upturned rim around; this is incomplete on one side. The front of the brooch is decorated with a five pointed star pattern formed by double-ridged concave arcs enclosed by an engraved concentric line around a small central boss. There is no trace of gilding. The reverse has an in-line hinge lug and catchplate. There is extensive deposition of iron corrosion products around the hinge lug from a now lost iron spring and pin.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C1D5DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy disc brooch, 29.2mm in diameter. The face has incised decoration in the form of five dot-in-annulet motifs, one at the centre with four arranged equidistant around it. The reverse has an in-line catchplate and hinge lug, the latter retaining a rusted remnant of an iron spring and pin. Circa 5th-6th century AD.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C1B9B1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded copper alloy object with a cylindrical terminal (4.9mm diameter) at one end of a constriction to an ovoid lobe which tapers to a bend and a point, probably an old break. The original surface is almost entirely lost and no decoration can be made out. Possibly a terminal from a hair pin of Roman date.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-ABC314
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead cap which would seal a powder carrier, dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The cap had been squashed resulting in significant deformation and was straightened by the finder before photographing. Two integral loops survive,which were compressed against the body of the cap.  Dimensions: height: 17.3mm,  width: 22.34mm,  weight:13.91g. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding gun powder for the charging of a firearm. The loops enabled the cap to be attached by cord to the flask&…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-84AC4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House Valentinian possibly Gratian dating from AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-8466D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (fallen horseman). 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-837046
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy probable Limoges enamelled plaque or possible mount, dating to c AD 1180-1200. Part of a champlevé enamel and gilded copper anthropomorphic representation of a saint, depicting the nimbate head of a clean shaven male figure, looking a little to his left. The face is white with eyes, eyebrows, nose mouth and chin indicated by simple darker marks. Five luxuriant locks of hair are indicated by lines of black and white. A circle of red, a halo, is at the margin of the plate and the field between this and the figure is te…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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