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Description: | A large medieval strap-fitting formed of copper alloy. The object consists of two rectangular plates (39.9mm by 7.8mm) joined by a loop and bent round such that they are parellel. The plates have a rectangular cross-section. They are joined together by a pair of rivets which survive, one towards the loop and one towards the terminal. The rivets have square cross-section, prominent rounded heads and unobtrusive hammered-down ends. The space between the two arms (the thickness of the strap) is c. 3.3mm. The object is a dark red-brown colour consistent with gilding; traces of gilt survive alongside areas of light green corrosion product. For an object of similar construction recorded on this database see reference SF3423. See also Geake (2001, Ill. 16)
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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