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Description: | Medieval cast copper alloy swivel fitting, probably 12th/13th century. Consists of two joined elements. Hollow sub-circular conical body decorated with four sub-triangular openings and numerous rounded knops; at the apex is an integral triangular collared loop; circular opening in the flat base, through which separately cast triangular loop is inserted, which has a dome at the end within the conical body (see close-up image). The two parts move freely, rotating through 360 degrees. The narrow width of the loops suggests this was meant for a metal chain; however there is no wear on the loops. There are transverse file marks on the loops. The main body has a mid green patina, and the separate loop has a slightly more blue-y green patina. Length 38.6mm, diameter 13.8mm-14.5mm, internal width of loops (i.e. maximum strap width) c.2.8mm, weight 9.31g.Unusual form, reminiscent of censor covers.
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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