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Description: | Early medieval copper alloy harness strap distributor. Cast copper alloy fitting, near complete, with one of the loops broken and has a surviving length (distorted) of 71.1mm. The loops are oval (internal measurement 12.8 x 10.0mm) with a maximum external width of 22.1mm. The top and sides of the loop have rounded knops. The rear of the loop is dished, possibly to help accommodate the strap. The connecting bar is of D shaped section with a thickness of 4mm. The central boss is oval (15 x 13mm) and is 9.5mm high. The sides of the boss have further protruding knops. The rear of the boss is hollow. The fitting weighs 15.7g.
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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