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Object Number
47-59-40/5975
Display Title
Iron shield boss
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Iron sheild part, concial shape, knob on top, hollow
Classification
- Raw Material
- Arms
Department
Archaeological
Date
5th century - 7th century
Culture
- Saxon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
England
Additional Geographic Terms
Cambridge region
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 8.4 x 15.5 cm (5 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-59-40/5975
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