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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy composite strap end with openwork decoration (late 14th - early 15th century). The strap end has a front sheet, back sheet and forked spacer. There is a decorative knop that is part of the spacer. Both the front and back sheets have openwork decoration comprising two rectangular slots each with a circular perforation above. The front plate also has stamped decoration. The open end is curved and there are two rivet holes along the midline of the strap end; one at the open end and one just above the openwork decoration. Both still have rivets in situ. The copper alloy has a dark green patina.Similar composite strap ends with open work decoration are illustrated in Egan & Pritchard (1991:149) and are date late 14th - 15th century.Dimensions: length: 35.54mm; width: 14.80mm; thickness: 3.02mm; weight: 5.02g.Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationery Office, London
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