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Description: | A copper alloy strap fitting; a large bar mount with a suspension loop. It consists of a strip of metal which has been folded in half, the ends then riveted together with two rivets, which are still in place. The rivets have domed heads. The folded end expands to form a loop from which another artefact could be suspended, probably an arched pendant mount or purse hanger. The width of the metal forming the loop is less than that of the rest of the mount, and there is clear wear in he base of the loop. The terminals at the open end have a narrow neck and then an elongated fleur shaped terminal. The mount has a dark green and brown patina. It is 84.13mm long, 8.17mm wide, and 15.96mm thick. It weighs 21.5g. Similar but smaller and less complete examples can be seen in Dress Accessories by Egan and Pritchard, pages 214 and 221-223. It is probably 13th century in date. Other examples on the database are SWYOR-F2F658 and NMS-165374.
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