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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap bar mount of medieval to post-medieval date. The main body of the mount is a rounded triangle shape with a bulbous terminal on the bottom edge. From the centre of the top edge a lis design extends. The main body is decorated with three incised lines to each of the longer sides.The reverse of the mount is slightly concaved and two attachment spikes project from opposite point on the vertical axis. The spikes are bent towards each other and would have secured the mount onto the leather strap. The reverse is undecorated.The metal has a dark brownish-green colour and is worn. The mount is 36.2mm long, 16.7mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 4.6g.
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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