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Description: | A complete copper alloy harness link consisting of a central boss connected to an arm at each side which terminates in a circular loop. Each loop (internal diameter 12mm) has three oval knops evenly set on the outer edge. The loops are joined to the central boss by 12mm long arms which are D shaped in section. The central boss is oval and has a has a domed protrusion which corresponds with a hollow on the reverse. The surface of the object is pitted and has a light green patina with slightly orange patches and one of the loops is distorted. A sinilar strap distributor was as found as part of a group of harness fittings in Kvalsta in Sweden (Williams 1997)
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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