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Description: | Medieval gilt copper alloy looped harness fitting: single piece with parallel straight arms at base of penannular loop, secured by two rivets. The arms are of triangular section and are decorated with transverse ribs, a double cusp, and two broad transverse mouldings pierced by the rivet holes. The ribs and cusps are similar to those on suspension mounts (e.g. Clarke ed. 1995 fig.52 no.73 and 74). Length 46mm. Internal diameter of loop 9mm, external diameter 16mm. Width of arms 6.5mm. Gap between arms 3mm. 13th - 14th 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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