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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy asymmetrical mount with part of one integral suspension loop remaining with a forked end (overall length: 28.8mm; overall width: 38mm; thickness: 1.5mm, weight: 9.74g). The incomplete single-looped mount has one intact iron rivet at the end of the artefact. All areas on the front of the mount and possibly part of the suspension loop fragment have foliate decoration. There is an integrally cast fleur de lys at the end of the mount's length. There is no decoration on the back of the mount and the remaining suspension loop is still integrally attached to the main body of the mount. The loop hole has an average outer diameter of 10mm and an internal diameter of 7mm. The artefact is in a worn and poor condition with high levels of corrosion, particularly on the back. The suspension loop hole is fairly worn in places suggesting usage over a period of time.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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