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Description: | The object is incomplete, but appears to be a component of a swivel fitting, possibly part of a Medieval purse hanger or a Roman. Perhaps strap fitting could be used as a vague term. The object is made from cast copper alloy. In plan the upper portion is a crescentic shape, with both terminals being broken, possibly recently as the patina does not cover these breaks, but fresh metal is not visible. This crescent was probably originally a loop. Integral and off-centre of the apex of the loop, on the exterior surface, there is a solid trapezoidal protrusion, which has a narrower oval section rod protruding from its base. The terminal of this portion is also a broken surface, similar to the loop terminals. On the interior of the loop there is a well developed shiny dark green patina. Elsewhere the surface is abraded. The object measures 28.5mm from the lower terminal to the longest arm of the loop, 7.3mm thick across the trapezoidal component, and weighs 5.58g.
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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