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Description: | An incomplete cast-copper-alloy Medieval composite strap-end (c. 1350-c. 1450).The front copper-alloy plate is incomplete and is secured to the copper-alloy forked spacer by a circular copper-alloy rivet. Each prong of the spacer is rectangular in cross-section. It has a terminal knop, bi-pyramidal (four-faced) in form. Incised decoration on the front plate may represent a fish or beast. However, due to corrosion, the design is indeterminate.The spacer is in good condition and mainly has a khaki patina. In contrast, the front plate has ragged and abraded breaks, is corroded and in poor condition.30.2 x 13.3 x 4.7mm. Weight: 3.84g.
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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