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Description: | A complete copper-alloy decorative strap fitting. This strap fitting is rectangular in shape, measuring 21.42mm in length and 16.50mm in width. This strap fitting has five circular rivet holes, one near to each corner and one in the centre of the mount. The front face of the strap fitting is decorated with a relief standing bird in side profile, facing left. Its wings are folded and project almost vertically from its back, the front foot appears to be raised. The tail is long and curvilinear, it terminates in a fleur de lis. Faint traces of gilding can also be seen on the front face. The back face is flat and undecorated. This decorative strap fitting is medieval and probably 14th or 15th century in date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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