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Description: | A fragment of a possible copper alloy strap fitting, most likely dating to between the Medieval and Post Medieval period (c. 1066-1800 AD). This object consists of a very thin rounded triangular sheet, which has a rough circular punch at the apex of the triangle, and at the base has two broken longer outers points and a scalloped base. This shape seems to be in keeping with such strap ends as SUSS-005E95 and SUSS-10A457, which date to between the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. These types of strap fittings would have been folded over to secure the buckle at the points that are broken on this object and then secured with rivets through both surfaces of the sheet. This particular example is unusual in that it only exhibits one rivet hole instead of the two or three that are common. It measures 47.7 mm long; 24.4 mm max. width; 0.7 mm thick; and weighs 2.66 g.Another option, although unlikely, is that this object could be similar to SUSS-D44024, which is a Roman pendant, used to decorate a horse harness, which only has one punch hole at the top.
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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