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Description: | A fragment of a cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a strap fitting or strap end dating from the medieval period. The object has a prominent circular dome at one end. Projecting from this is a flat stem which quickly splits into two forking arms. One arm is missing and there is just a very worn stub. The other continues and is slightly curved. It has a raised oval knop near its end which is also a worn break. The knop is also very worn and may have originally been zoomorphic. It is not clear whether the two arms would have formed a triangular loop or not. The hemispherical terminal is decorated with a transverse groove running around the base. There do not appear to have been any other projections from the domed boss, so it was probably not a strap junction. The artefact retains traces of gilding; elsewhere it has a light green patina. It is 28.6mm long, 10.2mm wide and 7.1mm thick. It weighs 1.94gm. The function of this object is not clear. It has some similarities to button and loop fasteners, though is clearly not Roman, and it does not have the step. It could still be some form of strap fitting with the boss acting as a button. It could also be part of an elaborate strap end. Though a close parallel has not been found, there are some objects with similarities, for example: SUSS-3437B8, NLM-5A8007 and NMS-A74483.
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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