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Description: | A cast copper-alloy medieval strap fitting with elaborate decoration to the outer edge in the form of a crowned head. In form the object is rectangular with rounded corners. It is divided into two unequal loops by a bar approximately one third of the way along the longer sides. The entirety of the outer edge is taken up by a moulded bust with incised eyes and mouth, and 'chip-carved' crown.Artefacts of similar form have been published in Griffiths et al. (2007, 95-96; refs. 636-641). There they are classified as buckles, although this classification is tentative. Indeed, no parallels have been found with pins: for example, see this database, refs. LIN-E15282, SF-F69C04, and the UKDFD database, ref. 3279. These objects are more reminiscent of strap slides, but have two loops rather than the usual one. Other medieval objects with crowned anthropomorphic heads include folding clasps (e.g. Egan and Pritchard 1991, 119; ref. 568), strap-ends (e.g. ibid., 133; ref. 614) and strap mounts (e.g. this database, ref. HAMP-B11DF4). All tend to be dated to around the 14th century and may have formed sets. This artefact has an even, dark brown patina.
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