Early Medieval (400AD - 1099AD)

Silver strip mount

Period:

Early Medieval

Description:

Silver strip mount with interlace decoration. Cleaning of a small portion of the strip revealed that it had originally been gilded.

The shape suggests that the piece may have come from the top of a knife sheath. However, if it has been distorted it may be a mount from the rim of a small horn or cup, and would have been secured in place by separate, rivetted strips. It is late 7th or early 8th century in date.

Materials/Media:

Silver-gilt

Source:

The Whithorn Trust

Digital Number:

WTAH018