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Description: | A cast/wrought copper alloy chain swivel loop. The object consists of a D-shaped loop, with rounded corners. The loop has a circular cross-section. On the centre of the straight edge of the D-shaped there is a rounded loop cast integrally to the larger loop. This collar would have held a cast rod of copper alloy on which this object would have swivelled. The swivel loop is undecorated. The loop itself is complete but has broken off from a much larger fitting. The object is in a good condition, with little evidence of wear. The swivel could have been part of a lead for a pet (ie: dog) but they were also used to suspend cooking pots over a fire, on chains. A parallel can be seen in Egan, 1998 (see reference below). This object probably dates to the medieval period (c. 1200-1600).
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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