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Description: | Medieval strap loop; cast copper alloy strap loop with decoration in the form of a face, probably dating to the period 1250-1400. The loop is of sub-rectangular form and has a complete internal bar to separate the strap it is fitted to from the loop where the loose end would be threaded. The loop flares towards the front edge, which has been shaped to represent a human bust. There is a broad panel at the top, incised with three lines to represent hair or a head-dress. There is a rounded face with a nub nose in high relief and incised triangles for eyes, together with an incised horizontal slash for a mouth. The bar then narrow to form the neck before expanding again at the bottom.Length 17.1mm, width 15.2mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 2.80gRef: See Egan's 'Dress Accessories', pages 229-235 for examples of strap loops. Page 149 has illustrations of loops with decorative front bars.
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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