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Viking (Ascribed culture)
A flat fragment of lead with a repeatedly hammered decoration in the shape of an equilateral triangle with three pellets inside. This pattern is repeated 20 times in rough rows. The motif is one that is a common Viking-Age insular motif on silver jewellery suggesting that this distinctive pattern was made with a tool that was also used on silver decorative objects.
History note: Bought as a part of a group of two for £40
Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey
Early Medieval
800
-
999
The repeated stamped impressions appear to be made by a special tool.
Object
composed of
lead
Weight 5.83 g
Whole Object
Height 2 mm
Length 24 mm
Width 20 mm
Accession number: CM.1805-2008
Primary reference Number: 183889
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Metalworking material" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/183889 Accessed: 2024-11-22 14:58:23
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