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Description: | A copper-alloy frame from a Medieval single-loop buckle.The large frame is 'D-shaped' and has surfaces which slope steeply downwards and outwards, expanding in width towards the centre. Although corroded, there is a suggestion of decoration on the outer surface and a shallow groove follows the outer side, containing traces of gilding. The offset axis bar is of circular section and is badly bent. Attached to this axis bar, via a loop, is a tapering pin which is of 'D-shaped' section and has a transverse moulding at the loop end, its flat upper surface bearing numerous small decorative incisions.The object measures 22.8mm long, 37.5mm wide and 11.8mm thick. The weight is 11.63g.
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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