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Description: | Cast copper alloy medieval buckle and plate. The buckle is elaborately moulded, having a thick rectangular lip that is D-shaped in cross-section and decorated on the upper surface with two moulded circles. The frame sides are curved, almost S-shaped and the bar is narrowed. The plate is also very elaborate and comprises two flat oval plates with two arms at one end to attach it to the buckle bar. The plate is folded over on the onto the revese and joined by three rivets. The oval plate nearest the bar contains two copper alloy rivets whereas the other plate contains one in the centre. There is an integral fleur-like knop in each angle. The surface of the plate is decorated with rope-like border and the entire object has been gilded.
The pin is missing. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Daubney, Adam - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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