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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap-distributor of possible Early Medieval date (AD 410 - AD 1066). Length 24.0mm, width 24.0mm and 2.7mm thick. Weight 4.99g.The object is symmetrical in plan and is flat at the front and back. It is formed by a square plate, 12.8mm x 12.8mm, with an integral semi-circular perforated lug projecting from each edge. Each lug is of equal size and shape and the circular perforation at the centre of each lug has a diameter of 3.8mm.Decoration on the front consists of four inscribed lines forming a square close to and concentric with the edge of the plate. On the inner sides of these lines are a series of contiguous semi-circular punch marks with their arcs facing towards the centre of the plate. At the centre of the plate are five punched annulets in the same formation as the number five on a regular gaming die. The rear face is plain.The piece is corroded overall and a patina has not survived.This distributor could also have been used with chains rather than with straps.
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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