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Description: | A cast copper alloy swivel strap fitting. The fitting would originally be sub 'D' shape with a integral circular sectioned stud protruding from the exterior edge of the flat component of the fitting. This edge, in plan, is oval and is a sub trapezoid in section. The sides are decorated with obliquely angled grooves. Either side of this platform the arms of the loop extend, however one arm is missing, therefore only a fragment of the loop remains. The loop has some moulded decoration on the exterior edge. The surface of the fitting has a matte dark green patina with areas which are abraded. The swivel fitting weighs 4.8g and measures 23.04mm long, and 10.44mm wide. Mills (Mills, N. 1999 Medieval Artefacts Greenlight Publishing) illustrates a similar type of strap fitting (No. M25) and dates it to the 11th to 12th century. Egan and Pritchard (Egan and Pritchard 2002 Dress Accessories Boydell Press) illustrate similar 'D' shaped components, Nos. 1231-1232, but none of which are joined in pairs as complete examples of the recorded object are. These are dated to the late 13th to early 14th centuries.
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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