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Description: | Part of a copper alloy swivel strap fitting dating from the Medieval period. It consists of part of a loop with a central boss at the apex. The terminals on eitherside of the boss were probably zoomorphic, but they are very worn and detail cannot be seen. The boss is hollow and contains a rivet projecting from a second smaller loop. The rivet articulares with the boss allowing the two loops to swivel. The smaller loop, which is also incomplete, has a collar round the rivet which forms a smooth join with the boss of the larger loop. At first glance there did not appear to be a join here as it was hidden by dirt and corrosions. The two elements no longer swivel and are fused together. The swivel has a length of 27.04mm, width 14.88, thickness 11.62mm, weight 7.69g. Similar examples are DENO-5D7CF3, NLM-0904A1, and DENO-5A8C81. These items were used throughout the medieval period from the 12th to 15th century.
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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