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Description: | Medieval Pprobable strap-end of very unusual form: triangular, formed from a single sheet folded widthways across the widest part and secured by a single rivet. The front, is in an abraded state with engraved decoration standing proud of the surrounding surface beneath gilding. Decoration consists of a line along both sides and the outside edge or fold, enclosing a voided Y. Small specks of gilding may indicate that lines of punched dots were also employed. The pointed end (or attachment edge) is in the form of an animal head in low relief, formed by hammering. 40mm x 20mm. The shorter (26mm) undecorated rear part is less perfectly triangular. It has sprung away slightly from the rivet, whose length indicates that the gap was originally c.2mm. The alloy has a dull purplish surface with patches of verdigris. Perhaps 12th century.
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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