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Description: | Post medieval belt fitting; cast copper alloy strap loop of probable 14th century date. The frame of the loop is sub-rectangular in shape with a pointed top bar. It is of rectangular cross section. A single tapering projection of circular cross section extends down from the centre of the base bar of the frame.Strap loops of this kind were presumably fixed in place on a strap in order to hold in place the loose end of the strap once it had passed through the buckle and was overlapping the rest of the strap (similar loops are found on modern belts and watch straps, for instance).Length 16.2mm, width 14.9mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 1.05gRef: See Egan's "Dress Accessories", pages 229-231
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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