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Description: | A copper-alloy Single-loop buckle of late medieval (c. 1300-1500AD) date. This buckle has been cast in one piece and has a hollow 'strap-sleeve', consisting of two sub-trapezoidal plates either side of a central gap. The upper plate is decorated with a cast letter 'M' in relief, a common feature on strap-ends and buckles of the late medieval period and probably alluding to The Virgin Mary. At the base of the plate are two small rivet holes. The top of the plate is marked by a transverse ridge; this extends into a narrower, waisted section, which, in turn, extends into the wider base of the frame. Three transverse ridges decorate the base of the frame and a sub-rectangular aperture and recessed bar at the centre represent the pin attachment. The remainder of the frame is missing. The surfaces of the buckle have possible traces of gilding.The piece measures 35.4mm long, 24mm wide and 5.9mm thick. The weight is 18.2g.
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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