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Description: | A cast copper alloy probable belt fitting (length: 43.5mm; width: 25.8mm; thickness at lion head mount: 12.2mm; weight: 14.16g). Firstly, the hook/ clasp seems to have lain on its side due to the lion's head protruding out of the circular centre positioned at a certain angle. At the right side, there is a square headed loop which may have been used to attach the fitting to a belt. This loop has been soldered onto the main circular body in the centre (diameter: 25.8mm). In additional, a further smaller circular loop has been soldered on (possibly for the fitting of a hook) at a 90 degree angle to the square headed loop at the opposite end.The male lion's head in the centre of the fitting is very prominent. The face has a heavy mane sweeping out to the sides and protrudes outwards. As the mouth is open and the eyes slightly closed with high cheeks, this may suggest that the lion is roaring. This is a circular rim/ border around the lion. The back of the fitting is plain with no decoration. The circular centre piece slopes inwards to make a bowl effect.The hook/ clasp is in a fair condition with small amounts of general corrosion and wear and tear, particularly on the loops at either end, possibly indicating some use? The artefact has a dark brown patina.This hook/ clasp is certainly post-medieval in date, and most likely dates from the 16th-18th century AD.
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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