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Copper-alloy gilt rim binding and wood remains of a vessel

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posted on 2021-10-27, 07:45 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Bronze gilt mount from a small drinking cup, diam. approx. 5.8cm. The usual simple U-sectioned sheet metal rim, with three triangular repoussé pendants with pearled border and 3 'knot' motifs, the larger spotted. This larger motif has curious angle pieces at top sides. These pendants held in place by stout corrugated silver gilt clips, fastened by single gilded dome-headed rivet. Mounted now on wooden cup. Pendants markedly inbent as if to fit vessel with recessed neck. ?Gourd.

History

Grave ID

Chartham Down Grave 48

Object ID

M6730

Catalogue Number

M 6730

Material

copper alloy, white metal, gilt, organic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze, gilt) (Antiquarian Material; silver, gilt, wood)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

rim binding (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; drinking cup mount) (Antiquarian Keyword; arming, ornaments, cup, bowl, gourd)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

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