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Description: | This is a large approximately circular ornamental strap-fitting, probably for a horse harness, in the form of a 16-pointed star. It is 31mm in diameter. On the surface is shown a four-petalled rosette around a central pellet: between these four petals are four narrower, star-like petals. These extend in ridged relief to a diameter of 23mm. Between and beyond these eight points extend to the edge of the mount a full compliment of 16 points. The mount has been gilt. On the underside it is dished, so that the bossed effect of the front is achieved without additional thickness. Two rivet-like prongs or fasteners of 3mm gauge extend from the rim of the back, the longer to a height of 5mm. | Subjects: | mount Probably harness | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Plunkett, Tom - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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