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Description: | Description: Buckle loop Loop of a miniature silver buckle with indrawn axis and of steep cross-section. The tongue is missing. Discussion: The small size as well as steep cross-section suggest that this loop dates to the 7th century (cf. Marzinzik 2003, Type II.22b-i and II.24b ). It may have come from a pouch or small attachment strap of only about 6mm width. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the buckle loop indicated a silver content of approximately 81% with at least 12% copper and approximately 3% gold and 4% lead. It may once have been gilded but it is difficult to be certain because of the stripped condition of the surface. Dimensions: W 13.6mm; L 10.5mm; H 2.8 mm; Weight 1.11 grams Marzinzik S. 2003 Early Anglo-Saxon belt buckles (late 5th to early 8th centuries A.D): their classification and context. BAR British Series 357 (Oxford).
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