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Description: | A cast copper alloy asymmetrical mount with integral suspension loops (overall length: 71mm; overall width: 30mm; thickness: 2.5mm, weight: 15.93g). The triple-looped mount has three intact iron rivets: two are at either end and one in the centre. All areas on the front of the mount (except the suspension loops) have foliate decoration. At the top of the mount there are three protruding humps as well as integrally cast fleur de lys at each end of the mount's length. There is no decoration on the back of the mount. Two of the suspension loops are still integrally attached to the main body of the mount, but the third has broken off. The loops are slightly varied in size with an average outer diameter of 11mm and an internal diameter of 6.5mm.Originally, there would have been three hooked fittings or tags attached through the loops. A very similar example has been found in West Somerset (Brian Read, 2001, page 43, Fig 26, No 373) and is described as being 'from a sword belt' and is dated to 16th century.
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