Accession No
1922.773
Description
Copper alloy sword pommel. Round in shape with two flat faces and a large opening on the bottom with a smaller perforation on the top. Both faces have incised decoration of foliage or embellishments around a circular portion with heraldic arms in the centre. One face has a chequy shield and the other has a series of chevrons. The surface of the object is covered in dark material, possibly sooting.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
?Medieval
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Ambrose, Cole [collector and vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.773
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Bronze; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
48mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Bronze sword pommel with arms on each side.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy sword pommel. Round in shape with two flat faces and a large opening on the bottom with a smaller perforation on the top. Both faces have incised decoration of foliage or embellishments around a circular portion with heraldic arms in the centre. One face has a chequy shield and the other has a series of chevrons. The surface of the object is covered in dark material, possibly sooting.
Event Date 14/11/2023
Author: Aedan Jones
FM:45210
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