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Description: | A cast copper alloy strap fitting, probably a suspension mount dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval period. It is unusual in having a plate that fits on the back of the belt, with a decorative rivet at the front, rather than a plain rivet and decorative plate. The plate is flat and has a flared triangular end, concave sides in the middle, and a rounded transverse collar. Beyond the collar it tapers to a narrow projection which bends forwards into a circular loop. This was probably used to suspend items from the belt. There is a large rivet in the triangular end of the plate, which projects forwards on the same side as the loop. The rivet has a circular sectioned shaft, and a large domed head which is a pointed oval in plan, pointing away from the loop. The mount has a light green and brown patina. No close parallel has been found.
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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