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Description: | Cast copper alloy fragment from a large buckle probably with a drilled frame of late post-medieval date (1690-1770). The buckle frame is broken in two places; both breaks are relatively fresh and modern. The buckle is therefore irregular, but probably originally sub-rectangular. It is D shaped in cross section with faceted edges on the upper face; the reverse is flat and undecorated. On the inner edge of the fragment are two curvi-linear raised moulded decorated sworls. These sit either side of a worn area, probably the pin rest. The buckle is a dark green colour with a polished patina that covers all surfaces, apart from the breaks. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. There is an outside possibility that this fragment may be associated with a Roman loop / handle; although on the balance of probabilities this is highly unlikely.The buckle fragment measures 40.5mm long, 25.2mm wide, is 3mm thick and weighs 6 grams.
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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